Stadium
Desportivo das Aves plays at the Estádio do Clube Desportivo das Aves in Vila das Aves, Santo Tirso which holds a seating capacity of 8560. The stadium also plays host to the reserve side's home games. The stadium was inaugurated on 8 December 1981.
It underwent many renovations during the new millennium especially in the year 2000, when Desportivo das Aves gained promotion to the Primeira Liga for the second time in their history. When the stadium was built, there were 12,500 seats available, but it currently seats only 8,560 after the club decided to remove chairs.
The French national football team used the stadium as a training ground in preparation for UEFA Euro 2004. The French side reached the quarter final stage of the competition after being knocked by eventual winners Greece where they lost 1–0 thanks to goal from Angelos Charisteas.
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