Julio Velezquez named new Alaves coach

MADRID, April 5 (Xinhua) -- Deportivo Alaves on Tuesday named Julio Velazquez as their new coach until the end of the season as they attempt to avoid relegation from La Liga.

The club sacked Jose Luis Mendilibar on Monday night after 12 games in charge ended after 4-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid saw the side from the Basque city of Vitoria drop to the bottom of the table.

Mendilibar's 12 games in charge saw