Alaves

Alaves were founded in 1921 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country, and have built a reputation as one of Spanish football's most resilient clubs. Known for their distinctive blue and white stripes, they play at the 19,840-capacity Mendizorrotza Stadium. The club's most famous achievement came in 2001 when they reached the UEFA Cup final, losing 5-4 to Liverpool in extra time in one of the most dramatic European finals ever played. That run, alongside a Copa del Rey final appe...