Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés (ALA)
Overview
Deportivo Alavés, Basque club from Vitoria-Gasteiz, possesses history marked by memorable exploits. Founded in 1921, the Babazorros play at the Estadio de Mendizorroza and alternate between La Liga and second division. The club experienced its moment of glory reaching the 2001 UEFA Cup final in one of football's most dramatic matches.
Alavés is characterized by fighting spirit and capacity to rival wealthier clubs. Los Glorioso have achieved several memorable La Liga and European cup campaigns. The club proudly represents the Basque Country and maintains strong identity despite limited resources compared to Spanish giants, punching above their weight through excellent organization.
The Mendizorroza, with 19,000 capacity, creates passionate atmosphere during great encounters. Alavés maintains rivalries with other Basque clubs and continues forming local talents. The club aims to stabilize in La Liga and return to European competitions that have marked their history, building on their remarkable 2001 UEFA Cup run that remains one of the competition's most memorable finals despite the heartbreaking defeat to Liverpool.
Latest news
12/23/2025
Barcelona cement their grip on LaLiga with a commanding win at Villarreal, while Espanyol produce the weekend's biggest shock by conquering San Mamés.
12/17/2025
Carlos Vicente's 78th-minute penalty sends Alavés into the Copa del Rey Round of 16 as Sevilla crash out of the competition for the second consecutive...
12/15/2025
Xabi Alonso's job was hanging by a thread. The dressing room was fractured. The pressure unbearable. Then came Alaves away, and with it, a 2-1 victory...