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What happens in the case of a tie in the Liga MX Final?

Club Leon go into the second leg of the 2021 Liga MX Apertura holding a 3-2 advantage from the first leg.

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LEON, MEXICO - DECEMBER 09: Aerial view of Leon Stadium prior the final first leg match between Leon and Atlas as part of the Torneo Grita Mexico A21 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on December 09, 2021 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)
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León and Atlas go head to head on Sunday night following thee first leg at the Nou Camp which saw 'Los Verdes' record a 3-2 win ahead of the second leg which will be played at the Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara where the new Mexican champion will be revealed.

What happens if the aggregate score is a tie?

If needed, extra time and penalties will define this season's champion if the aggregate scoreline remains level.

Unlike earlier rounds where the team that finished higher in the standings would advance this time, penalty kicks could be used to decide the winner. Atlas finished second in the overall 2021 Apertura standings with 29 points. León came third on goal difference and this saw the return leg of the final to be held at the home of Atlas in Guadalajara.

LEON, MEXICO - DECEMBER 09: Jesús Angulo of Atlas heads the ball over Jean Meneses of Leon during the final first leg match between Leon and Atlas as part of the Torneo Grita Mexico A21 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on December 09, 2021 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo
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LEON, MEXICO - DECEMBER 09: Jesús Angulo of Atlas heads the ball over Jean Meneses of Leon during the final first leg match between Leon and Atlas as part of the Torneo Grita Mexico A21 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on December 09, 2021 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo Hector VivasGetty Images

Atlas gunning for second Liga MX title

Atlas' preparations are underway as they look to win only the second championship in their history, having won their first in the 1950/1951 season. León, who recently won the Guardianes Apertura 2020, are aiming to for their ninth championship, which would tie them with Cruz Azul.