Deportivo Alavés
The club of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country, famous for its run to the 2001 UEFA Cup final. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its honours and its biggest rivals.
Deportivo Alavés fixtures and results
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Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Thu 5 Nov, 11:24 UTC| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 | FC Barcelona | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | +33 | 30 | |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | +14 | 28 | |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | +18 | 27 | |
| 4 |  Real Betis Seville | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 23 | |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 19 | |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 17 | |
| 7 | Athletic Bilbao | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 15 | |
| 8 | RC Deportivo de A Coruna | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +1 | 14 | |
| 9 |  Villarreal CF | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | |
| 10 | RC Celta de Vigo | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | |
| 11 | Deportivo Alaves | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 12 | |
| 12 |  Rayo Vallecano | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 12 | |
| 13 |  Getafe CF | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 12 | |
| 14 | Espanyol Barcelona | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 11 | |
| 15 |  CA Osasuna | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 11 | |
| 16 |  Racing Santander | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -14 | 11 | |
| 17 |  Elche CF | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 10 | |
| 18 | Levante UD | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 | |
| 19 |  Valencia CF | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 9 | |
| 20 | Malaga CF | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | -13 | 5 |
About Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés were founded in 1921 and represent Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country. They play at Mendizorrotza and are nicknamed El Glorioso, the Glorious One, and wear blue and white stripes.
The club’s greatest moment came in 2000/01. After finishing sixth in La Liga the year before, Alavés reached the UEFA Cup final, where they lost 5-4 to Liverpool in a match decided by a golden goal in extra time. They also reached the Copa del Rey final in 2017, losing to Barcelona, and won the Segunda División in 2015/16.
Honours and highlights
Best results| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Cup (runners-up) | 1 | 2000/01 |
| Copa del Rey (runners-up) | 1 | 2016/17 |
| Segunda División | 1 | 2015/16 |
Rivals
Athletic Club and Real Sociedad
Alavés meet Athletic Club and Real Sociedad in the Basque derbies, which are the most charged fixtures of the season for supporters in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Deportivo Alavés FAQs
Where do Alavés play their home games?
At Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz, which holds around 19,800 spectators.
Did Alavés play in a European final?
Yes. Alavés reached the UEFA Cup final in 2001, losing 5-4 to Liverpool in extra time with a golden goal.
Why are Alavés called El Glorioso?
The nickname means the Glorious One. It reflects the pride of the club and its supporters.
Have Alavés won any trophies?
Their major honours are in the second tier, including the Segunda División title in 2015/16. They have reached the UEFA Cup final and the Copa del Rey final, but lost both.
Where can I follow Deportivo Alavés fixtures and results?
The fixtures and results section above shows the next five matches and the last five results, with kick-off times in your own timezone. The full list is on our La Liga page.