In summertime President Enrique Borja appointed Manuel Lapuente as new head coach[1] and reinforced the squad with the transfers in of defenders Eduardo Vilches,[2] Octavio Becerril[3] and Jose Maria Higareda.
The team made a decent league tournament finished on 4th spot classifying to the post-season and defeating incumbent Champion Tecos UAG in a two leg series.
Then in semifinals, the squad defeated regular season leader and heavy-favourites to the title CD Guadalajara after two matches.
Also, in Copa Mexico the squad clinched the title after winning the final 2-0 against Veracruz[6] reaching The Double for the first time ever.
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