Mendizorroza, Alavés's 12th player

Recalls the atmosphere of the match against Turkish Gaziantepspor, Deportivo Alavés debut in Europe on 14 September 2000. Reminded the match against Rayo Vallecano, achieving promotion to Liga BBVA on 3 May 1998. Reminded the win to Barcelona, 2-0, on 1 December 2001. The flags, the shirts, the chants, the fans. That is Mendizorroza atmosphere, a return to the past, to an unforgettable era.

Victories against Osasuna and Córdoba taste like history. For many reasons. The number of supporters, reminiscent of the big nights. Against Osasuna, 15,947 spectators (Mendizorroza has a total capacity of 19,840). Also, the courage and the excitement of the match against Cordoba. Alavés drew the game twice to end up winning 3-2. And a bursting with joy of the fans.

"Albiazul" fans have every reason. The team led by José Bordalás is fifth with 16 points, four points off the lead. And Mendizorroza is a fortress. Only a defeat against Mirandés on matchday 4. Everything else, score points. Three wins and a draw at its stadium. The "Albiazul" side is shining. Alavés´s crowd ever stop to encourage and support the team. Fans and players are one of the best possible tandems, and Mendizorroza knows it.

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