
TRIBUNNEWS.COM, MADRID - Deportivo Alaves made history after for the first time qualifying for the Copa del Rey final or the Spanish King's Cup.
Alaves cruised into the final after a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo at home, early this morning.
Victory at Mendizorrotza estadio was obtained thanks to Edgar Mendez scored in the 82nd minute.
Qualified for the King's Cup final became Alaves first prestigious throughout the club's 96-year history.
This is their second great achievement after qualifying for the UEFA Cup final, 2001 ago.
At that time, Alaves lost 4-5 from Liverpool.
Alaves will now face Barcelona in the final, next May 27. (*)