Primera División De México Apertura 2008
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The 2008 Primera División Apertura is the first
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tournament of the
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2008−09 season. The tournament began in August 2008 and was contested by the league's 18 teams. Reigning champion
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failed to advance to the final losing 2-1 on a two-leg aggregate (0-0 in the first leg) to eventual champions
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in the semifinals, and were unable to defend their title. The team of Toluca would beat Cruz Azul 7-6 in penalties after tying 2-2 on a two-leg aggregate (2-0 in the first leg). This was Toluca's 9th championship, placing them as the third most successful club behind América and
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.


Clubs


Managerial changes

This is a list of managerial changes made during the tournament.


Regular phase


Standings


Group standings


Results


Final phase (Liguilla)

;Notes: * If the two teams are tied after both legs, the higher seeded team advances. * Both finalist qualify to the 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League. The champion qualifies directly to the
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, while the runner-up qualifies to the
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.


Top goalscorers

Source
MedioTiempo


See also

* List of Transfers of Torneo Clausura 2008 (Mexico)


References


External links


Official Website
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