Alavés refers to a professional football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Álava province in Spain. Officially known as Deportivo Alavés, the club was founded in 1921 and competes in La Liga, which is the top tier of Spanish football. Alavés has a rich history, with its most notable achievements including reaching the final of the UEFA Cup in 2001 and winning the Copa del Rey in 2016. The team plays its home matches at Mendizorrotza Stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 spectators. The club is known for its distinctive blue and white striped jerseys. Alavés has a passionate local fanbase and has become an integral part of the community in Álava.
Las Palmas and Alavés face off in a crucial La Liga match pivotal for avoiding relegation, highlighting the urgency of survival in the league. Las Palmas struggles in the penultimate…