Groningen v AZ Alkmaar

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Saturday 13 Feb 2027

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FC Groningen is a professional football club from Groningen in the northern Netherlands, founded in 1971 and known for competing in the Dutch Eredivisie and KNVB Cup. The club won its first major trophy in 2015, defeating PEC Zwolle 2–0 in the KNVB Cup final, and later reached the Johan Cruyff Shield final. FC Groningen plays home matches at Euroborg, a modern stadium opened in 2006 with a capacity of approximately 22,500 spectators. The club’s green-and-white colors and passionate regional following make it one of the most recognizable teams in Dutch football. Over the years, Groningen has helped develop and showcase notable players, including Arjen Robben, who began his professional career there and returned to the club in 2020, and Virgil van Dijk, who played for Groningen before moving to Celtic. Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez also made an impact during his time with the team. FC Groningen has competed in Dutch top-flight football for much of its history and has also appeared in European competitions, including the UEFA Cup and Europa League. For supporters and visitors, the club combines a proud local identity with a record of producing internationally renowned football talent.

AZ Alkmaar is a professional football club from Alkmaar in the Netherlands, founded in 1967 and known for its competitive role in the Eredivisie, the country’s top division. The club also competes in the KNVB Cup and enters UEFA competitions when its domestic results qualify it. AZ has won two Dutch league titles, in 1981 and 2009, and has lifted the KNVB Cup five times, most recently in 2025. The team reached the 1981 UEFA Cup final, establishing its reputation beyond Dutch football. AZ plays home matches at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, a modern ground with a capacity of approximately 19,500 spectators. The club is also recognized for developing young talent through its academy, which has produced players for its first team and national sides. Across its history, notable AZ players have included striker Kees Kist, the first Dutch winner of the European Golden Shoe, and midfielder Barry van Galen. With a strong youth program, passionate local support and regular ambitions in league and cup competitions, AZ Alkmaar remains an important name in Dutch football.