LIGA MX
How often does Liga MX grand final first leg in a tie? Who then wins?
After Tigres and Chivas played out a goalless affair, some fans are looking at the history books in search of a positive sign.
The 0-0 draw between Tigres against Chivas represented the 28th tie in the first leg of the grand final in the history of the Mexican soccer leagues. If the rojiblancos prevail in the return match, it would be the 19th time that the visitors in the first game ended up being crowned champions, that’s 68%.
Liga MX finals on the edge
Obviously it represents somewhat of advantage in favor of Chivas to have come out of the Volcán alive and it would be the third time they have managed to win the crown if they are able to defeat Tigres on Sunday in the Akron stadium. The previous times they did so were in the Summer 1997 when they drew 1-1 at the Neza stadium and ended up beating the Mexican bulls 6-1 at the Jalisco stadium and in the Clausura 2017 tournament against the Tigres when Argentine boss Matías Almeyda prevailed.
So Chivas has the third chance on a silver platter this Sunday to become the 19th team to win the crown after drawing in the first leg of the grand final in the history of the leagues of the mexican soccer.
The 28 grand final first legs that ended in a draw:
1. Closing 2023 (Tigers 0-0 Chivas)
2. Guardians 2020 (Pumas 1-1 León)
3. Opening 2018 (America 0-0 Cruz Azul)
4. Opening 2017 (Tigres 1-1 Monterrey)
5. Closing 2017 (Chivas 2-2 Tigres)
6. Opening 2016 (America 1-1 Tigres)
7. Closing 2012 (Monterrey 1-1 Santos)
8. Closing 2011 (Morelia 1-1 Pumas)
9. Bicentennial 2010 (Santos 2-2 Toluca)
10. Opening 2007 (Pumas 0-0 Atlante)
11. Opening 2006 (Chivas 1-1 Toluca)
12. Closing 2006 (San Luis 0-0 Pachuca)
13. Opening 2005 (Toluca 3-3 Monterrey)
14. Closing 2005 (Estudiantes Tecos 1-1 America)
15. Closing 2004 (Chivas 1-1 Pumas)
16. Winter 1999 (Pachuca 2-2 Cruz Azul)
17. Summer 1999 (Atlas 3-3 Toluca)
18. Winter 1998 (Necaxa 0-0 Chivas)
19. Summer 1997 (Bulls Neza 1-1 Chivas)
20. Season 1995-96 (Celaya 1-1 Necaxa)
21. Season 1994-95 (Necaxa 1-1 Cruz Azul)
22. Season 1991-92 (Puebla 0-0 León)
23. Season 1984-85 (America 1-1 Pumas)
24. Season 1983-84 (Chivas 2-2 America)
25. Season 1978-79 (Pumas 0-0 Cruz Azul)
26. Season 1976-77 (UdeG 0-0 Pumas)
27. Season 1972-73 (León 1-1 Cruz Azul)
28. Season 1970-71 (Toluca 0-0 America)