Deportivo Alaves, S.A.D. (Spanish pronunciation, often abbreviated to Alaves is a Spanish football club located in Vitoria Gasteiz, Alava which is part of an autonomous region of Basque Country. Established on the 1st of July in 1920, it was originally known as Sport Friends Club, it has been in the top level of football in The Liga Nacional de Futbol Profesional, La Liga, since the season of 2016-17. Alaves are at the Segunda Division, after being exiled out of La Liga in the 2021-22 season.
It is considered to be the third most successful club of the Basque Country following Athletic Club of Bilbao and Real Sociedad de Futbol of San Sebastian. Its greatest success was 2001, the year that it made its first appearance as a team in European tournaments, the team was able to reach its 2002 UEFA Cup Final, where it faced Liverpool. The team was defeated 5-4 thanks to a golden goal. The team reached an end of Copa del Rey, losing by 3-1 against Barcelona.
The home kit of the team is a white and blue-striped shirt Blue shorts, blue pants and white socks. The team plays home matches in the 18,840 seats of Mendizorrotza Stadium and uses other facilities in Ibaia that are specifically designed for training.
