or more clubs are equal on points on completion of the group matches, the following criteria are applied to determine the rankings: scores of the group matches played among the clubs in question; superior goal difference; higher number of goals scored away in the group matches played among the clubs in question; higher number of goals scored; fair play ranking; drawing of lots. Group stage Every group is composed of three clubs, each group has at least one club from Liga MX and Ascenso MX Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 Group 9 Ranking of second-placed teams Knockout stage The clubs that advance to this stage will be ranked and seeded 1 to 16 based on performance in the group stage. In case of ties, the same tiebreakers used to rank the runners-up will be used. All rounds are played in a single game. If a game ends in a draw, it will proceed directly to a penalty shoot-out. The highest seeded club will host each match, regardless of which division each club belongs. The winners of the groups and the seven best second place teams of each group will advance to the Knockout stage. Qualified teams The nine group winners and the seven best runners-up from the group stage qualify for the final stage. Seeding Bracket Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final Top goalscorers Players sorted first by goals scored, then by last name. Source: Copa MX References External links Official site 2018, 1 Copa Mx, 1 Copa Mx, 1