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The Repechaje returns to the Liga MX from the Apertura 2020

Abigail Parra

Mexico City / 06/10/2020 12:30:37

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It is official, the Liga MX returns to his Repechage format looking to recoup the economic losses due to the pandemic of the coronavirus. This morning, the owners endorsed the Repesca and the classification of 12 teams to have the first four classified they go straight to the Quarter Finals, while the remaining eight go to a round of direct elimination.

Thus, Liga MX seeks that from this Opening 2020 the teams have greater possibilities and the four games of direct elimination are a magnet for the economy of television stations and teams.

HOW WILL THE REPECHAJE BE PLAYED?

The repechage will be to a single match where the club with the most points will be local, there will be no Extra Times and in the event of a tie they will go straight to a penalty shootout.

The confrontations will be like this:

  • 5th place vs 12th place
  • 6th place vs 11th place
  • 7th place vs 10th place
  • 8th place vs 9th place

After the Repechage, the teams that advance will be rearranged according to their position in the General Table from 5 to 8 to enter the Quarter Finals on a regular basis.

PERMANENT REPECHAJE?

After confirming the change in the format of the competition, Enrique Bonilla did not assure if the integration of the Repechage will be for a permanent time or for a year, because the manager made it clear that After two seasons, the analysis will be carried out to see if the results obtained are those expected and, if so, the change will be put on the table. in the competition.

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