Granada - Alavés - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Granada CF is a Spanish football club based in Granada, Andalusia. The club was founded in 1931 and currently competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.
- 2. Deportivo Alavés is also a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country. The club was founded in 1921 and also competes in La Liga.
- 3. The two clubs have a relatively balanced head-to-head record, with Granada winning 7 out of 19 matches against Alavés, while Alavés has won 6 matches and 6 games ended in a draw.
- 4. The matches between Granada and Alavés are often closely contested, with both teams having a strong defensive record.
- 5. Granada's home stadium is the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes, which has a seating capacity of around 19,300 spectators.
- 6. Alavés plays their home matches at the Estadio Mendizorrotza, which has a seating capacity of around 19,800 spectators.
- 7. Granada's most notable achievements include winning the Copa del Rey in the 1959-60 season and reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in the 1970-71 season.
- 8. Alavés reached the final of the UEFA Cup in the 2000-01 season, where they were narrowly defeated by Liverpool in a thrilling match that ended 5-4.
- 9. Both Granada and Alavés have a strong fan base and a rich history in Spanish football, with passionate supporters who create an electric atmosphere at their home matches.
- 10. Matches between Granada and Alavés are always highly anticipated by fans and are often closely contested affairs, with both teams giving their all to secure a victory.