Alavés Colors, Facts and History
Alavés play at the Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in Spain's Basque Country, a ground that seats 19,840.
- League
- La Liga
- City
- Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Home
- Campo de Fútbol de Mendizorrotza (19,840 seats)
- Founded
- 1921
- Manager
- Quique Sánchez Flores (Oct 2026)
Alavés history
Deportivo Alavés began on 23 January 1921 under the name Sport Friends Club. Its full official name is Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., though it usually goes by Alavés. Based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the province of Álava, the club competes in La Liga and ranks third among Basque Country clubs for success, behind Real Sociedad and Athletic Club of Bilbao.
The club's greatest moment came in 2001, its first year in European competition, when it reached the UEFA Cup final against Liverpool. Alavés lost 5-4 on a golden goal. In 2017 they made the Copa del Rey final and fell 3-1 to Barcelona. The home kit is a blue and white striped shirt with blue shorts and white socks, and training takes place at facilities in Ibaia.
Did you know?
- Alavés reached a European final in their very first season of European play.
- The 2001 UEFA Cup final was decided by a golden goal.
- Alavés lost the 2017 Copa del Rey final to Barcelona.
Colors are shown as plain swatches with their hex codes. This site is not affiliated with the Alavés or the La Liga; team names are used only to identify the teams.
Questions about the Alavés
When was Alavés founded?
It started on 23 January 1921, under the name Sport Friends Club.
What league do Alavés play in?
La Liga, the top division of Spanish football.
Sources
- Wikidata Q223620, checked October 8, 2026
- Wikipedia: Deportivo Alavés, checked October 8, 2026
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