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''(Mexican First Division)'' Apertura 2007 is a Mexican

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tournament - one of two shorter tournaments that together make up the Mexican football season - to determine the champion(s) of Mexican football. It began on Friday, August 3, 2007. On June 10, 2007, FMF General Secretary Decio de Maria revealed the groups for the upcoming tournament. Reigning champions Pachuca were eliminated in Repechaje by Cruz Azul by a double leg aggregate score of 6-0 (0-2 in the first leg, 4-0 in the second leg) and thus could not retain their title.

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was promoted to the

after they beat

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in the ascension final thus,

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was relegated to the Primera División A. This is the first time they are taking part in a Primera División tournament since they were relegated after Clausura 2005. Atlante made the move to Cancún, Quintana Roo, and played in the

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after having played in Estádio Azteca for over a decade. At their new home, on December 9, 2007 Atlante won the Apertura 2007 by defeating UNAM 2–1 on aggregate. It was Atlante's third title.

Clubs

Regular phase

League table

Top goalscorers

Players sorted first by goals scored, then by last name. Only regular season goals listed. Source
MedioTiempo

Results

Final phase (Liguilla)

Repechage

''Cruz Azul won 6–0 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Morelia won 3–1 on aggregate.''

Bracket

Quarterfinals

''Atlante won 3–1 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Guadalajara won 2–1 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Santos Laguna won 5–2 on aggregate.'' ---- ''UNAM won 3–1 on aggregate.''

Semifinals

''1–1 on aggregate. Atlante advanced for being the higher seeded team.'' ---- ''UNAM won 5–4 on aggregate.''

Finals

''Atlante won 2–1 on aggregate.'' ;Notes: By winning Apertura 2007, Atlante earned a quarterfinal spot in the 2008 CONCACAF Champions' Cup, along with a berth in the 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League Group Stage. By being the Apertura 2007 runner-up, the Pumas earned a berth in the 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round.

External links

MedioTiempo.com
(where information was obtained) {{DEFAULTSORT:Primera Division De Mexico Apertura 2007

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