1996–97 Copa México
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The 1996–97 Copa México was the 67th staging of the Copa México and the 40th staging in the professional era. The competition did not return until 2012.
Quick Facts Tournament details, Country ...
Tournament details | |
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Country | Mexico |
Teams | 33 |
Defending champions | Tigres UANL |
Final positions | |
Champions | Cruz Azul |
Runner-up | Toros Neza |
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The competition started on June 28, 1996, and concluded on August 3, 1996, with the final, in which Cruz Azul lifted the trophy for second time, with a 2-0 victory over Toros Neza.
For this edition was played by 33 teams, between Primera División and Primera División A, where the group winners advance to the semi-finals. In the qualifying round, a penalty shutout follows if tie after regulation. the group stage was a 1-game serie.