description Deportivo Alaves Overview
Deportivo Alavés is a professional football club from Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Basque Country of Spain. The club competes in the Spanish football league system and plays its home matches at Mendizorrotza Stadium. In the 2000-01 UEFA Cup, Alavés reached the final and lost 5-4 to Liverpool after extra time in Dortmund. The club is followed by domestic and European football supporters.
help Deportivo Alaves FAQ
What is Deportivo Alavés known for in European football?
Deportivo Alavés reached the 2000-01 UEFA Cup final, one of the greatest achievements in the club's history. It lost that final 5-4 to Liverpool after extra time.
Where does Deportivo Alavés play its home matches?
The club plays at Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of Álava in Spain's Basque Country. The stadium is known locally as the home of Alavés supporters.
What league system does Deportivo Alavés compete in?
Deportivo Alavés competes in the Spanish football league system and has played in La Liga, Spain's top division. Its main domestic rivals include other clubs from the Basque and northern Spanish football regions.
Who did Alavés face in the 2001 UEFA Cup final?
Alavés faced Liverpool in the 2000-01 UEFA Cup final in Dortmund. Liverpool won 5-4 through a golden-goal own goal in extra time.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
