The final was contested in a single leg format between Liga MX clubs Monterrey and Cruz Azul.
[9] These two clubs last faced each other in a final back in 2009 when Monterrey won 6–4 on aggregate to capture the Apertura 2009 league title.
Cruz Azul won two, drew one, lost one and scored seven goals during group stage, as they were seeded ninth.
They defeated Tijuana in the Round of 16, Juárez in the quarterfinals, and León on penalty kicks in the semifinals.
Assistant referees: Marcos Quintero Israel Valenciano Fourth official: Alejandro Funk