Invierno 1997 was the 58th edition of the top professional division of Mexican football, known as
Primera División de México
Liga MX, also known as Liga BBVA MX for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in Mexico and the highest level of the Mexican football league system. Formerly known as Liga Mayor (1943–1949) and also as Primera Divi ...
, it was the first short tournament of the 1997–98 season.
It started on July 25 and ended on October 26, 1997.
UANL was promoted and
Pachuca
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was relegated to the
Primera División A
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.
Cruz Azul
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were the champions and winning its 8th title, after defeated
León in extra time with golden goal.
Regular phase
League table
Top goalscorers
Goals scored throughout the entire tournament including Repechaje, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals.
Final phase (Liguilla)
References
External links
Mediotiempo.com(where information was obtained)
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Mexico
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1997–98 in Mexican football