Statistics of the
Primera División de México
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for the 1972–73 season.
Overview
Atlas
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was promoted to Primera División.
It was contested by 18 teams, and
Cruz Azul
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won the championship.
Pachuca
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was relegated to Segunda División.
Teams
Group stage
Group 1
Group 2
Results
Relegation playoff
Bracket
Semifinal
''Aggregate tied. 3rd match will be played.''
''Laguna won 4-1 on aggregate.''
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''Torreón won 3-1 on aggregate.''
Relegation Final
''Aggregate tied. A replay will be played''
''Zacatepec won 1-0 in aggregate. Pachuca was relegated to Segunda Division.''
Championship playoff
Bracket
Semifinal
''Cruz Azul won 4-2 on aggregate.''
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''Aggregate tied. 3rd match will be played.''
''Aggregate 4-4. León won in penalties 6-5.''
Final
''Aggregate 1-1. 3rd match will be played.''
''Cruz Azul won 3-2 on aggregate.''
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References
Mexico - List of final tables (RSSSF)
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Liga MX seasons
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1972–73 in Mexican football