Alaves

Club Information

Club History

Deportivo Alaves were founded in 1921 in the Basque city of Vitoria-Gasteiz and have spent most of their history alternating between the first and second divisions of Spanish football. Their greatest moment came in 2001 when they reached the UEFA Cup final against Liverpool, losing 5-4 in a thrilling extra-time match that is considered one of the greatest European finals ever played. The club has developed a reputation as a resilient side that consistently punches above its weight in La Liga.

Trophy Cabinet

• Segunda Division: 3
• UEFA Cup Runner-up: 2001

Did You Know?

• Alaves lost one of the greatest UEFA Cup finals ever 5-4 to Liverpool in 2001 after extra time
• The club is based in Vitoria-Gasteiz the capital of the Basque Country
• Mendizorrotza stadium was originally built in 1924
• Alaves were promoted to La Liga after winning the Segunda Division in 2016
• The club's badge features a bat which is also seen on Valencia's crest
• Javi Moreno scored 2 goals in the famous 2001 UEFA Cup final
• Alaves are one of the smallest clubs to have competed in a major European final