Nickname(s):Babazorros, El Glorioso (The Glorious One)
Founded:1921
Stadium:Mendizorrozza (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
Capacity:19,840
Club History: Established in 1920, under the name Sport Friends Club, Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., commonly abbreviated as Alavés, stands as a Spanish football club located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, within the Basque Country autonomous community. It is regarded as the third most successful team in the Basque Country, trailing behind Athletic Club of Bilbao and Real Sociedad de Futbol of San Sebastián. The club hosts its home games at the Mendizorroza Stadium, which accommodates 19,840 spectators. One of Deportivo Alavés’ most intense rivalries is with Athletic Bilbao, another prominent Basque club. The matches between these two teams are characterized by their intensity and fervor, fueled by the historical and regional significance of the rivalry.
Crest: The Deportivo Alavés emblem features a shield bearing the initials “DA,” representing the club’s name, as well as the Coat of Arms of Vitoria-Gasteiz, symbolizing the strong bond between the club and its hometown.
