Which Liga MX teams qualified for the Liguilla from the playoffs and were champions – ClaroSports

One of the situations that The most controversy generated in Mexican soccer is undoubtedly the way in which the teams classify the Liguilla and perhaps the main be the modality of the playoffs.

Considered as unfair for the teams that finish in the first positions of the general table every contest but The truth is that it has very rarely happened that a team that arrives from that instance becomes the champion of that tournament.

How many Liga MX teams were champions after qualifying in the playoffs?

In Mexican soccer, Only Pachuca, Morelia and Chivas have come from the playoffs to advance to the Fiesta Grande, reach the final and become champions.

Pachuca | Winter 1999

In the distant winter tournament of 1999, the Tuzos led by coach Javier Aguirre and advanced to the playoffs after finishing in seventh place of the general table.

An exciting match against Monarcas Morelia finished 4-4 but those from Pachuca advanced for the best position in the contest.

For the instance of In the quarterfinals they faced Toluca where they triumphed with an aggregate score of 3-2.

For the semifinals they eliminated the Rojinegros del Atlas with an aggregate of 2-1 and in one of the most memorable finals they defeated Cruz Azul with an aggregate of 3-2 and so they got their first championship in history.

Morelia | Winter 2000

At the beginning of the new millennium, Monarcas Morelia was a club that normally held good tournaments and in the Winter 2000 was made with his first championship in history and accomplished the feat coming from the playoffs.

Luis Fernando Tena’s players They defeated Pachuca 2-1 in the quarterfinals and then eliminate Santos in the semifinals with an aggregate score of 3-2 and in In an exciting final they defeated Toluca 5-4 in a penalty shootout.

Chivas | Opening 2006

For the 2006 Apertura tournament, Chivas sneaked into the Fiesta Grande after defeating Veracruz 6-1 after finishing eighth in the tournament.

In the In the quarterfinals they eliminated the Cruz Azul Machine with a 4-2 aggregate score. For the semifinals in the National Classic they beat América 2-0 Meanwhile in In the Grand Final they defeated Toluca with a 3-2 aggregate score and thus managed to win the championship.