The 1996 Torneo Grandes de Centroamérica was the 15th UNCAF Club Tournament and the first one since 1984; the tournament was renamed Torneo Grandes de Centroamérica. Costa Rican side Liga Deportiva Alajuelense were crowned champions.RSSSF.com – Torneo Grandes de Centroamerica 1996 – 11 June 1996
Teams Association Team Qualifying method Previous best Costa Rica Saprissa 1994–95 Champions 10th Champions (1972, 1973, 1978) Alajuelense 1994–95 Runners-up 3rd Group stage (1972, 1973) Guatemala Comunicaciones 1994–95 Champions 13th Champions (1971, 1983) Municipal 1994–95 Runners-up 9th Champions (1974, 1977)
Original format Originally 2 groups of 4 teams were organized, however, Hondurans Motagua and Olimpia withdrew and they were scrapped from the groups. The day before the start, Atlético Marte also withdrew leaving the groups uneven; the draw was revised and all teams played each other in a home and away format.
Group A: Atlético Marte (withdrew) Municipal Alajuelense Motagua (withdrew)Group B: Comunicaciones FAS Saprissa Olimpia (withdrew)
Standings
Results
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