BATE Borisov
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- Belarus Premier League 323 Belarus Cup 64 UEFA Champions League Qualifying 34 UEFA Europa League 14 UEFA Champions League 12 UEFA Europa League Qualifying 11 Belarus Super Cup 8 UEFA Conference League Qualifying 6
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Wikipedia - FC BATE Borisov
FC BATE Borisov (Russian: ФК БАТЭ Борисов, FK BATE Borisov [bɐˈtɛ bɐˈrʲisəf]; Belarusian: ФК БАТЭ Барысаў, BATE Barysaw, IPA: [baˈtɛ]) is a Belarusian professional football team from the city of Barysaw. The club competes in the Belarusian Premier League, of which they are the league's most successful club with 15 titles, including 13 won consecutively. The club has also won four Belarusian Cups and four Belarusian Super Cups.
BATE is the only Belarusian team to have qualified for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League (2008–09, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15 and 2015–16) and one of two to qualify for the group stage of the UEFA Europa League (2009–10, 2010–11, 2017–18 and 2018–19), along with Dinamo Minsk.
The club's home stadium is Borisov Arena, which was opened in 2014.
History
BATE is an acronym of Borisov Automobile and Tractor Electronics. The team was founded in 1973 and managed to win Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic league three times (1974, 1976 and 1979) before being disbanded in 1984. The club was re-established by Anatoli Kapski in 1996. Since then, BATE have won the Belarusian Premier League 15 times and competed in UEFA competitions.
In 2001, BATE reached the first round of the UEFA Cup, their first appearance in the competition beyond the qualifying rounds. 2008 saw BATE becoming the first Belarusian team to qualify for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League. As of 2015, BATE have played five times in the Champions League group stage, as well as twice in UEFA Europa League group stage, also reaching the knockout phase of the latter competition in 2010–11 and 2012–13.
Notable former players of BATE include Alexander Hleb (VfB Stuttgart, Arsenal, Barcelona and Birmingham City); Vitali Kutuzov (Milan, Sporting CP, Avellino, Sampdoria, Parma, Pisa and Bari) and Yuri Zhevnov (FC Moscow, and Zenit Saint Petersburg). Having started their professional careers with BATE, all are also former or present members of the Belarus national team.
BATE won their tenth consecutive league title in 2015, with four matches to spare. In the 2017 season, BATE drew an average home league attendance of 5,633, the second-highest in the league.
The team plays their home matches at the Borisov Arena, a modern stadium with a capacity of over 13,000 spectators. BATE Borisov has a strong fan base and enjoys widespread support throughout Belarus.
Known for their attacking style of play and strong defensive organization, BATE Borisov has consistently performed well in European competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. The team has faced some of the top clubs in Europe and has earned respect for their competitive spirit and determination on the field.
Overall, BATE Borisov is a powerhouse in Belarusian soccer, with a rich history of success and a bright future ahead. Their talented players, dedicated coaching staff, and passionate fan base make them a formidable opponent for any team they face.