Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala (National Football League of Guatemala), formerly known as Liga Mayor "A" (Major League "A") is a professional football division in Guatemala, the highest one in the country. It is sanctioned by the Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. Twelve teams currently compose the league and compete for the national title.
The league season is divided into two tournaments. The Apertura, which is played in the fall, and the Clausura,
which is played in the spring. The first 6 clubs in the standings at
the end of each competition participate in the playoffs to determine the
champion, 1st and 2nd place teams qualify directly to semi-finals,
while the others have to play in the quarter-finals. The winners of the
Apertura and Clausura tournaments participate in the CONCACAF Champions League.
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