Deportivo Alavés - last updated on 20 January 2009
(Courtesy of Johnny Beaufays)
Club name: Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D.
Foundation: 1921
City: Vitoria-Gasteiz
Colours: Blue and white
Website: www.alaves.com
Honours:
Deportivo Alavés has currently no honours.
A bit of history:
Founded in 1921, Alavés first reached the first division eight years later, a stint which would last three years. After years of seriously facing disappearance, which went well into the 90s, the club finally achieves a Segunda División promotion in 1994-95.
In 1998-99, Alavés returned to the top level after a 42-year hiatus, achieving two wins against FC Barcelona in the following season, in which they would, for the first time, qualify for the UEFA Cup, ending the season sixth.
During that season, the club overachieved in the European front, reaching the final in the UEFA Cup, where they lost 5-4 to Liverpool, finishing 10th in the domestic campaign.
Although Alavés were relegated after 2003-04, it regained top flight status a year later. In the 2005-06 season, they were relegated back to the second level.
Club crests: (roll on the crest to get more informations)
Deportivo Alavés - Founded in 1921
