AZ Alkmaar in European football explained

Continent:Europe
AZ in European football
Club:AZ Alkmaar
Seasons Played:23
Most Capped Player:Yukinari Sugawara (49)
Top Scorer:Kees Kist (18)
First Entry:1977–78 UEFA Cup
Last Entry:2024–25 UEFA Europa League

AZ Alkmaar, formerly named AZ '67 between their formation in 1967 and 1986,[1] played their very first official match in competitive European football on 14 September 1977. This was a UEFA Cup first round game against FA Red Boys Differdange of Luxembourg. The match ended in an 11–1 blowout home victory for AZ.

Today, AZ can participate in three UEFA tournaments: the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Europa Conference League. Qualification is achieved through Eredivisie performance, playoffs, KNVB Cup victory, or success in European tournaments. Historically, AZ have qualified 22 times. With extensive European experience, AZ ranks fourth among Dutch clubs, following Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord. They faced internationally renowned clubs like Barcelona, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Benfica, and Manchester United. In 1981, AZ reached the final of the 1980–81 UEFA Cup, which saw them lose 5–4 on aggregate over two legs to Ipswich Town.

AZ held a record of 32 undefeated home matches in European competitions until it was broken by Everton in the 2007–08 UEFA Cup group stage.

History

Early years and historic final (1977–1982)

After finishing third in the previous season of the Eredivisie, AZ first competed in European football competition in 1977–78.[2] In the first round of the UEFA Cup, AZ immediately secured two historic victories against FA Red Boys Differdange of Luxembourg. At home at the Alkmaarderhout, they secured their biggest-ever win in European competitions with an impressive 11–1 triumph (also marking their largest victory in any official match).[3] Additionally, their 5–0 victory in the away leg remains unbeaten in European contests. Their first European journey came to a halt in the second round when they faced Johan Cruyff and Johan Neeskens' Barcelona. The first leg at home ended in a 1–1 draw, and the same result was repeated at Camp Nou. Even after extra time, the score remained unchanged, forcing a penalty shootout. Barcelona excelled in their penalty kicks, converting all five, while AZ faltered when Kristen Nygaard missed the third penalty in the series, resulting in a 5–4 loss.[4] [5]

The following season, AZ qualified for the 1978–79 European Cup Winners' Cup after winning the 1977–78 KNVB Cup. This marked AZ's shortest European campaign until the 2012–13 season as Ipswich Town proved to be the stronger side over two legs, with final scores of 0–0 and 2–0.[6] The 1980–81 season was historic for AZ as they secured their first-ever Eredivisie title, won the KNVB Cup, and reached the UEFA Cup final.[7] Despite their remarkable success in the domestic league, their UEFA Cup journey ended with a narrow 5–4 aggregate loss to Ipswich Town in the final. Notably, this defeat came just three days after celebrating their inaugural league championship.[8]

As Eredivisie champions in the 1980–81 season, AZ qualified for the prestigious European Cup. In the first round, they faced Start, the Norwegian champions, and secured a 4–1 victory.[9] However, they faced a formidable challenge in Liverpool in the second round. Despite a valiant effort, AZ narrowly missed a quarter-final spot, drawing 2–2 and losing 3–2, making it the third time in a row that an English club halted their European campaign.[10]

Following their KNVB Cup victory in 1982, AZ earned their second opportunity to participate in the European Cup Winners' Cup. In the first round, they narrowly defeated Limerick United, the FAI Cup winners, over two legs, with a 2–1 aggregate score.[11] Their journey ended in the second round, where they faced Inter Milan. Although AZ managed a 1–0 victory at home, they lost the return leg 2–0, concluding their European Cup Winners' Cup adventure.[12]

A new era (2004–2008)

AZ ended a 22-year hiatus from European competition with a notable 2004–05 UEFA Cup journey. Their campaign began with a 3–2 away win against PAOK, inciting unrest among the home crowd. Despite a 0–1 deficit in the return leg, AZ triumphed 2–1.[13] Under head coach Co Adriaanse, AZ's attacking flair surprised opponents like Auxerre, Rangers, and Villarreal. Progressing to the semis, they were narrowly defeated by Sporting CP, who scored in injury time.[14]

The subsequent season saw a new manager, Louis van Gaal, lead AZ to the UEFA Cup's round of 32. However, they were eliminated by Real Betis after a 3–2 aggregate defeat. Betis won 2–0 in Spain, and AZ could only manage a 2–0 win at home, resulting in a 2–1 aggregate defeat after extra time. This match marked AZ's last European game in Alkmaarderhout, where they had never lost a European match.[15]

In the 2006–07 season, they continued impressively, defeating Sevilla away in the group stage and advancing through knockouts against Fenerbahçe and Newcastle United.[16] [17] [18] Yet, Werder Bremen halted their progress in the quarter-finals following a 4–1 away loss at Weserstadion after a Miroslav Klose brace.[19]

After narrowly missing out on the Eredivisie title in 2007,[20] AZ's 2007–08 campaign failed to meet expectations after a turbulent domestic season. Despite a win against Paços de Ferreira,[21] AZ struggled in the group stage, suffering their first home defeat in European competition against Everton after a record 32 unbeaten games, and failing to advance further.[22]

Champions League and European establishment (2009–2014)

2009–10 UEFA Champions League

In 2009, AZ earned a spot in the UEFA Champions League after securing the national championship—their first ever appearance in the group stage of the tournament. Their opponents included Arsenal, Olympiacos, and Standard Liège. Financially, the Champions League windfall was vital, particularly because just before their matches against Arsenal, their main sponsor, DSB Bank, went bankrupt, leaving AZ with sudden high debts.[23] The earnings from these matches were crucial in managing this unforeseen financial burden.[24]

While Arsenal dominated the group, AZ faced defeats against Olympiacos and Standard, culminating in six winless matches and elimination.[25] Notably, the matches against Standard were particularly frustrating. In the home fixture, Standard scored in injury time, ending the match 1–1. In the away game, the situation worsened when Standard's goalkeeper, Sinan Bolat, equalised in the fifth minute of injury time from a free-kick, resulting in a 1–1 draw.[26] This outcome dashed AZ's hopes of securing the third spot in the group, which would have granted them entry into the Europa League knockout phase. The disappointing Champions League campaign ultimately led to the dismissal of head coach Ronald Koeman.[27]

Successive seasons in Europa League

AZ had a commendable journey in European football across the following seasons. In the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League, their fifth-place finish in the Eredivisie granted them entry into the third qualifying round. Although they progressed through the qualifications, AZ finished third in the group, ending their European campaign early. Notably, Dynamo Kyiv handed them a rare home defeat that season.[28]

The following year, after securing a fourth-place finish in the Eredivisie, AZ navigated a challenging qualification to reach the Europa League group stage. They faced Metalist Kharkiv, Austria Wien, and Malmö FF, securing the second spot undefeated. AZ's journey continued with fixtures against Anderlecht, Udinese, and Valencia. However, despite a historic away win against Anderlecht, losses in the away fixtures against Udinese and Valencia halted their progress, ending their run in the quarter-finals against Valencia with a 4–0 defeat.

In the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League, AZ once again entered the play-off round after securing another fourth-place Eredivisie finish. However, their European campaign met a swift end in the group stage, notably with a heavy 5–0 defeat at home to Guus Hiddink's Anzhi Makhachkala.

Their triumph in the KNVB Cup in the previous season granted them entry into the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League. They overcame Atromitos in the play-off round after facing challenges in the return leg, as Markus Henriksen received a red card in the second minute. A fire at Atromitos' Peristeri Stadium meant that the tie was suspended, and they narrowly advanced after a 2–0 loss.[29] In the group stage, AZ emerged unbeaten, securing qualification for the next round. Under the guidance of Dick Advocaat, they faced familiar foes PAOK, Slovan Liberec, and Anzhi Makhachkala in the knockout stage. Despite avenging their previous season's defeat against Anzhi, they exited in the quarter-finals against Benfica. Subsequently, following a loss in the European football play-off final against Groningen, AZ concluded their streak of five consecutive seasons of European football.

Record by competition

CompetitionSeasonsPldWDLGFGA
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup2622235
European Cup / UEFA Champions League2123541517
UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League16144673938245177
UEFA Europa Conference League335215106238
Total[30] 23198935154325237

Top scorers

RankGoalsPlayerLast scoreTournament
118 Kees Kist4 Nov 1981European Cup
216 Vangelis Pavlidis30 Nov 2023[31] Conference League
310 Jan Peters16 Sep 1981European Cup
49 Dani de Wit21 Sep 2023Conference League
align=center rowspan="2"5align=center rowspan="2"8 Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson28 Nov 2013Europa League
Pier Tol21 Oct 1981European Cup
align=center rowspan="5"7align=center rowspan="5"7 Albert Guðmundsson4 Nov 2021Conference League
Barry van Galen30 Nov 2005UEFA Cup
Kristen Nygaard10 Dec 1980UEFA Cup
Maarten Martens29 Mar 2012Europa League
Teun Koopmeiners29 Oct 2020Europa League
align=center rowspan="3"12align=center rowspan="3"6 Danny Koevermans15 Mar 2007UEFA Cup
Myron Boadu7 Nov 2019Europa League
Pontus Wernbloom3 Nov 2011Europa League
align=center rowspan="5"15align=center rowspan="5"5 Brett Holman29 Mar 2012Europa League
Calvin Stengs24 Oct 2019Europa League
Denny Landzaat29 Sep 2005UEFA Cup
Kurt Welzl20 May 1981UEFA Cup
Mousa Dembélé29 Nov 2007UEFA Cup
align=center rowspan="11"20align=center rowspan="11"4 Adam Maher16 Feb 2012Europa League
Jesper Karlsson16 Mar 2023Conference League
Jos Jonker30 Sep 1982Cup Winners' Cup
Jozy Altidore29 Sep 2011Europa League
Kenneth Perez15 Sep 2005UEFA Cup
Kew Jaliens16 Sep 2010Europa League
Markus Henriksen1 Oct 2015Europa League
Mayckel Lahdo31 Aug 2023Conference League
Stein Huysegems5 May 2005UEFA Cup
Stijn Wuytens15 Aug 2019Europa League
Tijjani Reijnders11 May 2023Conference League
align=center rowspan="11"31align=center rowspan="11"3 Demy de Zeeuw5 Dec 2007UEFA Cup
Erik Falkenburg15 Mar 2012Europa League
Ferdy Druijf28 Nov 2019Europa League
Håkon Evjen25 Aug 2022Conference League
Jop van der Linden17 Sep 2015Europa League
Joris Mathijsen10 Mar2005UEFA Cup
Kolbeinn Sigþórsson15 Dec 2010Europa League
Martijn Meerdink16 Mar 2005UEFA Cup
Oussama Idrissi7 Nov 2019Europa League
Vincent Janssen5 Nov 2015UEFA Europa League

Opponents by country

RankCountryPldWDLGFGAOpponents
1 England1825111937Arsenal (2), Aston Villa (2), Everton (1), Ipswich Town (4), Liverpool (2), Manchester United (2), Middlesbrough (1), Newcastle United (2), West Ham United (2)
2 Spain136431617Athletic Bilbao (2), Barcelona (2), Real Betis (2), Real Sociedad (2), Sevilla (1), Valencia (2), Villarreal (2)
3 Ukraine126331712Dnipro (1`), Dnipro-1 (2), Dynamo Kyiv (3), Mariupol (2), Metalist Kharkiv (2), Shakhtar Donetsk (2)
4 Greece116321511AEL (1), Atromitos (2), Olympiacos (2), PAOK (4), PAS Giannina (2)
5 Belgium10532137Anderlecht (4), Antwerp (2), Lokeren (2), Standard Liège (2)
6 Portugal9513148Benfica (2), Braga (1), Gil Vicente (2), Paços de Ferreira (2), Sporting CP (2)
Russia93241120Anzhi Makhachkala (4), Krylia Sovetov (2), Zenit Saint Petersburg (3)
8 Czech Republic8440126Jablonec (4), Slovan Liberec (3), Viktoria Plzeň (1)
Italy8512107Inter Milan (2), Lazio (2), Napoli (2), Udinese (2)
Kazakhstan8512186Aktobe (2), Astana (2), Kairat (2), Shakhter Karagandy (2)
Norway83321811Aalesunds (2), Bodø/Glimt (2), Brann (2), Start (2)
Serbia[32] 82421711Partizan (4), Radnički Niš (2), Vojvodina (2)
13 Germany7124512Alemannia Aachen (2), FC Augsburg (2), 1. FC Nürnberg (1), Werder Bremen (2)
14 Sweden632192IFK Göteborg (2), BK Häcken (2), Malmö FF (2)
Turkey6330139Fenerbahçe (2), İstanbul Başakşehir (2), Kayserispor (2)
16 Austria503259Austria Wien (2), Grazer AK (1), LASK (2)
France5212814Auxerre (1), Lyon (2), Sochaux (2)
Scotland5302104Celtic (2), Dundee United (2), Rangers (1)
19 Bosnia and Herzegovina430194Tuzla City (2), Zrinjski Mostar (2)
Israel421142Maccabi Haifa (2), Maccabi Tel Aviv (2)
Luxembourg4400261Red Boys Differdange (4)
Republic of Ireland422042Dundalk (2), Limerick (2)
Romania430173CFR Cluj (2), Astra Giurgiu (2)
24 Bulgaria321081Levski Sofia (2), Litex Lovech (1)
Poland320143Amica Wronki (1), Legia Warsaw (2)
26 Andorra220030FC Santa Coloma (2)
Belarus210144BATE Borisov (2)
Croatia210153Rijeka (2)
Cyprus210133Apollon Limassol (2)
Denmark211032Randers (2)
Liechtenstein220062Vaduz (2)
Moldova211032Sheriff Tiraspol (2)
Switzerland220060Grasshoppers (2)

Most frequent opponents

Rank ! Club Country ! Pld W ! D L ! GF GA - 1 4 4 0 0 26 1 - 4 1 1 2 1 6 - 4 2 2 0 5 2 - 4 0 2 2 7 9 - 4 1 1 2 4 7 - 4 2 2 0 8 6 - 4 3 0 1 4 2 - 8 3 0 0 3 1 6 - 3 1 2 0 4 3 - 3 1 1 1 4 8

Matches

CompetitionRoundOpponentHomeAwayAggregate
1977–78 UEFA CupFirst round Red Boys Differdange11–1[33] 5–0[34] 16–1
Second round Barcelona1–1[35] 1–1[36] 2–2
1978–79 Cup Winners' CupFirst round Ipswich Town0–0[37] 0–2[38] 0–2
1980–81 UEFA CupFirst round Red Boys Differdange6–0[39] 4–0[40] 10–0
Second round Levski Sofia5–0[41] 1–1[42] 6–1
Third round Radnički Niš5–0[43] 2–2[44] 7–2
Quarter-finals Lokeren2–0[45] 0–1[46] 2–1
Semi-finals Sochaux3–2[47] 1–1[48] 4–3
Final Ipswich Town4–2[49] 0–3[50] 4–5
1981–82 European CupFirst round Start1–0[51] 3–1[52] 4–1
Round of 16 Liverpool2–2[53] 2–3[54] 4–5
1982–83 Cup Winners' CupFirst round Limerick1–0[55] 1–1[56] 2–1
Second round Inter Milan1–0[57] 0–2[58] 1–2
2004–05 UEFA CupFirst round PAOK2–1[59] 3–2[60] 5–3
Group F Auxerre2–0[61] 1st
Amica Wronki3–1[62]
Rangers1–0[63]
Grazer AK0–2[64]
Round of 32 Alemannia Aachen2–1[65] 0–0[66] 2–1
Round of 16 Shakhtar Donetsk2–1[67] 3–1[68] 5–2
Quarter-finals Villarreal1–1[69] 2–1[70] 3–2
Semi-finals Sporting CP3–2[71] 1–2[72] 4–4 (a)
2005–06 UEFA CupFirst round Sovetov Samara3–1[73] 3–5[74] 6–6 (a)
Group D FC Dnipro2–1[75] 2nd
Middlesbrough0–0[76]
Litex Lovech2–0[77]
Grasshoppers1–0[78]
Round of 32 Real Betis2–1[79] 0–2[80] 2–3
2006–07 UEFA CupFirst round Kayserispor3–2[81] 1–1[82] 4–3
Group C Braga3–0[83] 1st
Grasshoppers5–2[84]
Slovan Liberec2–2[85]
Sevilla2–1[86]
Round of 32 Fenerbahçe2–2[87] 3–3[88] 5–5 (a)
Round of 16 Newcastle United2–0[89] 2–4[90] 4–4 (a)
Quarter-finals Werder Bremen0–0[91] 1–4[92] 1–4
2007–08 UEFA CupFirst round Paços Ferreira0–0[93] 1–0[94] 1–0
Group A Zenit Saint Petersburg1–1[95] 4th
AEL1–0[96]
1. FC Nürnberg1–2[97]
Everton2–3[98] N/A
2009–10 Champions LeagueGroup H Olympiacos0–0[99] 0–1[100] 4th
Standard Liège1–1[101] 1–1[102]
Arsenal1–1[103] 1–4[104]
2010–11 Europa LeagueThird qualifying round IFK Göteborg2–0[105] 0–1[106] 2–1
Playoff round Aktobe2–0[107] 1–2[108] 3–2
Group E Sheriff Tiraspol2–1[109] 1–1[110] 3rd
BATE Borisov3–0[111] 1–4[112]
Dynamo Kyiv1–2[113] 0–2[114]
2011–12 Europa LeagueThird qualifying round FK Jablonec2–0[115] 1–1[116] 3–1
Playoff round Aalesunds FK6–0[117] 1–2[118] 7–2
Group G Malmö FF4–1[119] 0–0[120] 2nd
Metalist Kharkiv1–1[121] 1–1[122]
Austria Wien2–2[123] 2–2[124]
Round of 32 Anderlecht1–0[125] 1–0[126] 2–0
Round of 16 Udinese2–0[127] 1–2[128] 3–2
Quarter-finals Valencia2–1[129] 0–4[130] 2–5
2012–13 Europa LeaguePlay-off round Anzhi Makhachkala0–5[131] 0–1[132] 0–6
2013–14 Europa LeaguePlay-off round Atromitos0–2[133] [134] 3–1[135] 3–3 (a)
Group L Maccabi Haifa2–0[136] 1–0[137] 1st
PAOK1–1[138] 2–2[139]
Shakhter Karagandy1–0[140] 1–1[141]
Round of 32 Slovan Liberec1–1[142] 1–0[143] 2–1
Round of 16 Anzhi Makhachkala1–0[144] 0–0[145] 1–0
Quarter-finals Benfica0–1[146] 0–2[147] 0–3
2015–16 Europa LeagueThird qualifying round İstanbul Başakşehir2–0[148] 2–1[149] 4–1
Play-off round Astra Giurgiu2–0[150] 2–3[151] 4–3
Group L Partizan1–2[152] 2–3[153] 4th
Athletic Bilbao2–1[154] 2–2[155]
FC Augsburg0–1[156] 1–4[157]
2016–17 Europa LeagueThird qualifying round PAS Giannina1–0[158] 2–1[159] 3–1
Play-off round Vojvodina0–0[160] 3–0[161] 3–0
Group D Dundalk1–1[162] 1–0[163] 2nd
Zenit Saint Petersburg3–2[164] 0–5[165]
Maccabi Tel Aviv1–2[166] 0–0[167]
Round of 32 Lyon1–4[168] 1–7[169] 2–11
2018–19 Europa LeagueSecond qualifying round Kairat2–1[170] 0–2[171] 2–3
2019–20 Europa LeagueSecond qualifying round BK Häcken0–0[172] 3–0[173] 3–0
Third qualifying round Mariupol4–0[174] 0–0[175] 4–0
Play-off round Antwerp1–1[176] 4–1[177] 5–2
Group L Partizan2–2[178] 2–2[179] 2nd
Manchester United0–0[180] 0–4[181]
Astana6–0[182] 5–0[183]
Round of 32 LASK1–1[184] 0–2[185] 1–3
2020–21 Europa LeagueGroup F Napoli1–1[186] 1–0[187] 3rd
Rijeka4–1[188] 1–2[189]
Real Sociedad0–0[190] 0–1[191]
2021–22 Conference LeagueGroup D Randers1–0[192] 2–2[193] 1st
Jablonec1–0[194] 1–1[195]
CFR Cluj2–0[196] 1–0[197]
Round of 16 Bodø/Glimt2–2[198] 1–2[199] 3–4
2022–23 Conference LeagueSecond qualifying round Tuzla City1–0[200] 4–0[201] 5–0
Third qualifying round Dundee United0–1[202] 7–0[203] 7–1
Play-off round Gil Vicente4–0[204] 2–1[205] 6–1
Group E Dnipro-12–1[206] 1–0[207] 1st
Vaduz4–1[208] 2–1[209]
Apollon Limassol3–2[210] 0–1[211]
Round of 16 Lazio2–1[212] 2–1[213] 4–2
Quarter-finals Anderlecht0–2[214] 2–0[215] 2–2 (4–1 p.)
Semi-finals West Ham United1–2[216] 0–1[217] 1–3
2023–24 Conference LeagueThird qualifying round2–0[218] 1–0[219] 3–0
Play-off round1–1[220] 3–3[221] 4–4 (6–5 p.)
Group E Zrinjski Mostar1–0[222] 3–4[223] 3rd
Legia Warsaw1–0[224] 0–2[225]
Aston Villa1–4[226] 1–2[227]

Honours

Notes

  1. News: Is dit het jaar dat AZ kampioen wordt in de Eredivisie? . 9 September 2023 . Alkmaars Dagblad . 2 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325050842/https://www.alkmaarsdagblad.nl/algemeen/is-dit-het-jaar-dat-az-kampioen-wordt-in-de-eredivisie . 25 March 2023 . nl.
  2. Web site: Netherlands 1976/77 . RSSSF . 9 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322085450/https://rsssf.org/tablesn/ned77.html . 22 March 2023.
  3. News: AZ via grootste Europese zege in 45 jaar naar play-offs Conference League . 9 September 2023 . Voetbal International . 11 August 2022 . nl.
  4. Web site: Barcelona–AZ Alkmaar Head-to-head History UEFA Europa League . . 9 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230909144639/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/history/h2h/50080/52327/ . 9 September 2023.
  5. News: Lambers . Milo . Op deze dag in 1977 vochten Willem van Hanegem en Johan Neeskens een heroïsch gevecht uit in De Hout, de laatste juichte het laatst . 9 September 2023 . Noordhollands Dagblad . 19 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201204085124/https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20201016_13678448 . 4 December 2020 . nl.
  6. Web site: AZ Alkmaar–Ipswich Head-to-head History UEFA Europa League . UEFA . 9 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230909144941/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/history/h2h/52327/62301/ . 9 September 2023.
  7. News: 1981: AZ op eenzame hoogte . 29 October 2023 . TOTO KNVB Beker . 27 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230906110843/https://www.totoknvbbeker.nl/100-finales/1981-az-op-eenzame-hoogte . 6 September 2023 . nl.
  8. News: Hulsen . Tom van . In Ipswich is Frans Thijssen een held voor het leven . 29 October 2023 . Trouw . 13 March 2022 . nl.
  9. Web site: AZ Alkmaar–Start: UEFA Champions League 1981/82 R1 . UEFA . 29 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230828072144/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/63763--az-alkmaar-vs-start/ . 28 August 2023.
  10. Web site: Liverpool–AZ Alkmaar: UEFA Champions League 1981/82 R2 . UEFA . 29 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230827220122/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/63781--liverpool-vs-az-alkmaar/ . 27 August 2023.
  11. News: Leahy . Ed . Limerick return home after 31-year hiatus . 29 October 2023 . RTÉ . 5 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211020113608/https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2015/0605/705998-limerick-return-home-after-31-year-hiatus/ . 20 October 2021.
  12. Web site: Internazionale–AZ Alkmaar: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1982/83 R2 . UEFA . https://web.archive.org/web/20040514061916/http://www.uefa.com/Competitions/ECWC/AllTimeStatistics/season=1982/Round=870/match=60931/index.html . 14 May 2004 . dead.
  13. Web site: History: PAOK–AZ Alkmaar UEFA Europa League 2004/05 . UEFA . 31 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815235118/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/79620--paok-vs-az-alkmaar/ . 15 August 2023.
  14. News: Martin Haar over dé wissel tegen Sporting: "We zeiden nog: Co, doe het niet!" . 31 December 2023 . NH Nieuws . 5 May 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230523061147/https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/266658/martin-haar-over-de-wissel-tegen-sporting-we-zeiden-nog-co-doe-het-niet . 23 May 2023 . nl.
  15. News: Europees avontuur AZ ten einde . 31 December 2023 . Trouw . 24 February 2006 . nl.
  16. News: El Sevilla sucumbe ante el AZ Alkmaar de Van Gaal . 31 December 2023 . El Mundo . 14 December 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231221175820/https://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2006/12/14/futbol/1166134393.html . 21 December 2023 . es.
  17. News: AZ Alkmaar: 2 – Fenerbahçe: 2 . 31 December 2023 . Hürriyet İnternet . 23 February 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160928221215/https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/az-alkmaar-2-fenerbahce-2-6002400 . 28 September 2016 . tr.
  18. News: Sanghera . Mandeep . AZ 2–0 Newcastle (agg 4–4) . 31 December 2023 . BBC . 15 March 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230420101312/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6449687.stm . 20 April 2023.
  19. News: Werder progress . 31 December 2023 . Eurosport . 12 April 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151019013956/https://www.eurosport.com/football/uefa-cup/2006-2007/werder-progress_sto1147724/story.shtml . 19 October 2015.
  20. News: Niemantsverdriet . Tim . 2007, toen AZ de titel liet liggen op Woudestein . 31 December 2023 . Algemeen Dagblad . 17 May 2015 . nl.
  21. News: UEFA: Paços de Ferreira perde com o AZ Alkmaar por 1–0 . 31 December 2023 . PÚBLICO . 20 September 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221009001001/https://www.publico.pt/2007/09/20/desporto/noticia/uefa-pacos-de-ferreira-perde-com-o-az-alkmaar-por-10-1305360 . 9 October 2022 . pt.
  22. News: Cheese . Caroline . AZ Alkmaar 2–3 Everton . 31 December 2023 . 20 December 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230411072810/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7145803.stm . 11 April 2023.
  23. Web site: Faillissement DSB uitgesproken . Rechtspraak . https://web.archive.org/web/20091020101501/http://www.rechtspraak.nl/Actualiteiten/Faillissement+DSB+uitgesproken.htm . 20 October 2009 . Amsterdam . nl . 19 October 2009 . dead.
  24. News: AZ zonder DSB-shirts tegen Arsenal . 31 December 2023 . Het Parool . 20 October 2009 . nl.
  25. News: AZ blijft met lege handen bij debuut . 31 December 2023 . Het Parool . 17 September 2009 . nl.
  26. News: One day, one goal: Bolat kopt Standard naar een delirium . 31 December 2023 . Pickx . 4 May 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231231134321/https://www.pickx.be/nl/2042060/one-day-one-goal-bolat-kopt-standard-naar-een-delirium . 31 December 2023 . nl.
  27. News: Dutch champions AZ Alkmaar sack coach Koeman. ESPN Soccernet. 5 December 2009. 15 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130730114405/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=soccer&id=4717336. 30 July 2013. live.
  28. News: Dynamo Kyiv storm Alkmaar fortress . 1 January 2024 . UEFA . 21 October 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240101152509/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01ea-0e75efd2018f-87e03aec317b-1000--dynamo-kyiv-storm-alkmaar-fortress/ . 1 January 2024.
  29. News: AZ pip Atromitos in delayed finish UEFA Europa League . 1 January 2024 . UEFA . 30 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240101152005/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/020c-0e9fc8e27ed0-9e87ef613fe4-1000--az-pip-atromitos-in-delayed-finish/ . 1 January 2024.
  30. Web site: AZ Alkmaar in UEFA. UEFA.
  31. Web site: Vangelis Pavlidis score . UEFA . 30 November 2023.
  32. Includes the teams of former Yugoslavia
  33. Web site: AZ vs. Red Boys Differdange . UEFA. 26 September 2023.
  34. Web site: Red Boys Differdange vs. AZ . UEFA. 26 September 2023.
  35. Web site: AZ vs. Barcelona . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  36. Web site: Ipswich Town vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  37. Web site: AZ vs. Ipswich Town . https://web.archive.org/web/20140317214844/http://www.sharkscores.com/Match/Default.aspx?id=822119 . dead . 2014-03-17 . Sharkscores . 26 September 2023.
  38. Web site: Ipswich Town vs. AZ . Sharkscores . 26 September 2023.
  39. Web site: AZ vs. Red Boys Differdange . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  40. Web site: Red Boys Differdange vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  41. Web site: AZ vs. Levski Sofia . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  42. Web site: Levski Sofia vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  43. Web site: AZ vs. Radnički Niš . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  44. Web site: Radnički Niš vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  45. Web site: AZ vs. Lokeren . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  46. Web site: Lokeren vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  47. Web site: AZ vs. Sochaux . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  48. Web site: Sochaux vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  49. Web site: AZ vs. Ipswich Town . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  50. Web site: Ipswich Town vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  51. Web site: AZ vs.Start . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  52. Web site: Start vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  53. Web site: AZ vs. Liverpool . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  54. Web site: Liverpool vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  55. Web site: AZ vs. Limerick . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  56. Web site: Limerick vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  57. Web site: AZ vs. Inter Milan . https://web.archive.org/web/20040430053915/http://www.uefa.com/Competitions/ECWC/AllTimeStatistics/season=1982/Round=870/match=60930/index.html . dead . 2004-04-30 . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  58. Web site: Inter Milan vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  59. Web site: AZ vs. PAOK . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  60. Web site: PAOK vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  61. Web site: AZ vs. Auxerre . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  62. Web site: Amica Wronki vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  63. Web site: AZ vs. Rangers . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  64. Web site: GAK vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  65. Web site: AZ vs. Alemannia Aachen . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  66. Web site: Alemannia Aachen vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  67. Web site: AZ vs. Shakhtar Donetsk . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  68. Web site: Shakhtar Donetsk vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  69. Web site: AZ vs. Villarreal . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  70. Web site: Villarreal vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  71. Web site: AZ vs. Sporting . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  72. Web site: Sporting vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  73. Web site: AZ vs. Sovetov Samara . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  74. Web site: Sovetov Samara vs. AZ . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  75. Web site: FC Dnipro vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  76. Web site: AZ vs. Middlesbrough . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  77. Web site: Litex Lovech vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  78. Web site: AZ vs. Grasshoppers . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  79. Web site: AZ vs. Real Betis . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  80. Web site: Real Betis vs. AZ . ESPN . 26 September 2023.
  81. Web site: AZ vs. Kayserispor . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  82. Web site: Kayserispor vs. AZ . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  83. Web site: AZ vs. Braga . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  84. Web site: Grasshoppers vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  85. Web site: AZ vs. Slovan Liberec . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  86. Web site: Sevilla vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  87. Web site: AZ vs. Fenerbahçe . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  88. Web site: Fenerbahçe vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  89. Web site: AZ vs. Newcastle United . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  90. Web site: Newcastle United vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  91. Web site: AZ vs. Werder Bremen . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  92. Web site: Newcastle United vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  93. Web site: AZ vs. Paços Ferreira . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  94. Web site: Paços Ferreira vs. AZ . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  95. Web site: Zenit vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  96. Web site: AZ vs. AEL . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  97. Web site: Nürnberg vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  98. Web site: AZ vs. Everton . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  99. Web site: AZ vs. Olympiacos . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  100. Web site: Olympiacos vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  101. Web site: AZ vs. Standard Liège . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  102. Web site: Standard Liège vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  103. Web site: AZ vs. Arsenal . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  104. Web site: Arsenal vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  105. Web site: AZ vs. Göteborg . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  106. Web site: Göteborg vs. AZ . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  107. Web site: AZ vs. Aktobe . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  108. Web site: Aktobe vs. AZ . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  109. Web site: AZ vs. Sheriff Tiraspol . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  110. Web site: Sheriff Tiraspol vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  111. Web site: AZ vs. BATE . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  112. Web site: BATE vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  113. Web site: AZ vs. Dynamo Kyiv . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  114. Web site: Dynamo Kyiv vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  115. Web site: AZ vs. Jablonec . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  116. Web site: Jablonec vs. AZ . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  117. Web site: AZ vs. Aalesunds . UEFA . 20 November 2023.
  118. Web site: Aalesunds vs. AZ . UEFA . 26 September 2023.
  119. Web site: AZ vs. Malmö . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  120. Web site: Malmö vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  121. Web site: AZ vs. Metalist Kharkiv . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  122. Web site: Metalist Kharkiv vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  123. Web site: AZ vs. Austria Wien . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  124. Web site: Austria Wien vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  125. Web site: AZ vs. Anderlecht . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  126. Web site: Anderlecht vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  127. Web site: AZ vs. Udinese . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  128. Web site: Udinese vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  129. Web site: AZ vs. Valencia . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  130. Web site: Valencia vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  131. Web site: AZ vs. Anzhi Makhachkala . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  132. Web site: Anzhi Makhachkala vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  133. Web site: AZ vs. Atromitos . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  134. The match was abandoned after 59 minutes due to a fire at the stadium, and was resumed on 30 August 2013, 11:00, from the point of abandonment.
  135. Web site: Atromitos vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  136. Web site: AZ vs. Maccabi Haifa . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  137. Web site: Maccabi Haifa vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  138. Web site: AZ vs. PAOK . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  139. Web site: PAOK vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  140. Web site: AZ vs. Shakhter Karagandy . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  141. Web site: Shakhter Karagandy vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  142. Web site: AZ vs. Slovan Liberec . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  143. Web site: Slovan Liberec vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  144. Web site: AZ vs. Anzhi Makhachkala . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  145. Web site: Anzhi Makhachkala vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  146. Web site: AZ vs. Benfica . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  147. Web site: Benfica vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  148. Web site: AZ vs. İstanbul Başakşehir . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  149. Web site: İstanbul Başakşehir vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  150. Web site: AZ vs. Astra Giurgiu . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  151. Web site: Astra Giurgiu vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  152. Web site: AZ vs. Partizan . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  153. Web site: Partizan vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  154. Web site: AZ vs. Athletic Bilbao . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  155. Web site: Athletic Bilbao vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  156. Web site: AZ vs. Augsburg . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  157. Web site: Augsburg vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  158. Web site: AZ vs. PAS Giannina . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  159. Web site: PAS Giannina vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  160. Web site: AZ vs. Vojvodina . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  161. Web site: Vojvodina vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  162. Web site: AZ vs. Dundalk . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  163. Web site: Dundalk vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  164. Web site: AZ vs. Zenit . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  165. Web site: Zenit vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  166. Web site: AZ vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  167. Web site: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  168. Web site: AZ vs. Lyon . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  169. Web site: Lyon vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  170. Web site: AZ vs. Kairat . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  171. Web site: Kairat vs. AZ . UEFA . 25 September 2023.
  172. Web site: AZ vs. Häcken . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  173. Web site: Häcken vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  174. Web site: AZ vs. Mariupol . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  175. Web site: Mariupol vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  176. Web site: AZ vs. Antwerp . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  177. Web site: Antwerp vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  178. Web site: AZ vs. Partizan . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  179. Web site: Partizan vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  180. Web site: AZ vs. Manchester United . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  181. Web site: Manchester United vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  182. Web site: AZ vs. Astana . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  183. Web site: Astana vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  184. Web site: AZ vs. LASK . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  185. Web site: LASK vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  186. Web site: AZ vs. Napoli . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  187. Web site: Napoli vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  188. Web site: AZ vs. Rijeka . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  189. Web site: Rijeka vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  190. Web site: AZ vs. Real Sociedad . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  191. Web site: Real Sociedad vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  192. Web site: AZ vs. Randers . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  193. Web site: Randers vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  194. Web site: AZ vs. Jablonec . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  195. Web site: Jablonec vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  196. Web site: AZ vs. Cluj . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  197. Web site: Cluj vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  198. Web site: AZ vs. Bodø/Glimt . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  199. Web site: Bodø/Glimt vs. AZ . UEFA . 24 September 2023.
  200. Web site: AZ vs. Tuzla City . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  201. Web site: Tuzla City vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  202. Web site: Dundee United vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  203. Web site: AZ vs. Dundee United . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  204. Web site: AZ vs. Gil Vicente . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  205. Web site: Gil Vicente vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  206. Web site: Dnipro-1 vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  207. Web site: Dnipro-1 vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  208. Web site: AZ vs. Vaduz . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  209. Web site: Vaduz vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  210. Web site: AZ vs. Apollon Limassol . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  211. Web site: Apollon Limassol vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  212. Web site: Lazio vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  213. Web site: AZ vs. Lazio . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  214. Web site: Anderlecht vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  215. Web site: AZ vs. Anderlecht . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  216. Web site: West Ham United vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  217. Web site: AZ vs. West Ham United . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  218. Web site: AZ vs. Santa Coloma . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  219. Web site: Santa Coloma vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  220. Web site: Brann vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  221. Web site: AZ vs. Brann . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  222. Web site: AZ vs. Zrinjski Mostar . UEFA . 30 November 2023.
  223. Web site: Zrinjski Mostar vs. AZ . UEFA . 23 September 2023.
  224. Web site: AZ vs. Legia Warsaw. UEFA. 6 October 2023.
  225. Web site: Legia Warsaw vs. AZ. UEFA. 14 December 2023. 14 December 2023.
  226. Web site: AZ vs. Aston Villa . UEFA . 26 October 2023.
  227. Web site: Aston Villa vs. AZ . UEFA . 9 November 2023.

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