The history of 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

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2000–2017

European nights and setbacks

  1. The European run ends against Alavés

    Deportivo Alavés
    5:1
    1. FC Kaiserslautern
    First leg · April 5, 2001 · Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz
    1. FC Kaiserslautern
    1:4
    Deportivo Alavés
    Second leg · April 19, 2001 · Location: Kaiserslautern Stadium: Fritz-Walter-Stadion

    After losing 5-1 in Spain, Kaiserslautern also lose the semi-final return leg against Deportivo Alavés 4-1.

    Their second UEFA Cup semi-final appearance ends without a place in the final.