Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D. (Spanish pronunciation: [depoɾˈtiβo alaˈβes]; Sporting Alavés), usually abbreviated to Alavés, is a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. Founded on 1 July 1920 as Sport Friends Club, Alavés play in La Liga, being promoted back from the Segunda División in the 2022–23 season after beating rivals Levante at the 120th minute in the promotion playoff final.
| Full name | Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D. | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Babazorros El Glorioso (The glorious one) Los blanquiazules (The Blue and Whites) | ||
| Founded | 23 January 1921 | ||
| Ground | Mendizorroza | ||
| Capacity | 19,840 | ||
| Owner | Saski Baskonia (70.44%) José Antonio Querejeta (6.4%) | ||
| President | Alfonso Fernández de Trocóniz | ||
| Manager | Luis García Plaza | ||
| League | La Liga | ||
| 2022–23 | Segunda División, 4th of 22 (promoted via play-offs) | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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It is recognized as the third most successful team in the Basque Country following Athletic Club of Bilbao and Real Sociedad of San Sebastián. Its biggest success was in 2001 when, in the year of its debut in European competition, it reached the 2001 UEFA Cup Final, where it played against Liverpool. It was defeated 5–4 by golden goal. In 2017, the club reached the final of the Copa del Rey, losing out 3–1 to Barcelona.
The team's home kit is blue and white-striped shirt, blue shorts and white socks. It holds home matches at the 19,840-seater Mendizorrotza Stadium and uses other facilities located in Ibaia dedicated to training.