WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE Manchester United and Tottenham fans have been filmed clashing in the streets of Spain just hours before the Europa League final between the two Premier League sides
09:23, 21 May 2025Updated 09:24, 21 May 2025
Fans were seen brawling in Bilbao on the eve of the Europa League final
Fans clashed ahead of the Europa League final
Shocking footage of brawls between Manchester United and Tottenham fans in Spain ahead of the Europa League final on Wednesday night has gone viral on social media.
The two Premier League sides are set to clash at Athletic Bilbao's home ground, with both teams hoping to salvage their wretched domestic seasons. A spot in next season's Champions League is also up for grabs, and thousands of fans from both sides have travelled to Spain for the crucial match.
However, while there have been plenty of good natured interactions in Bilbao, awful scenes of a brawl in nearby San Sebastian, where fans were seen throwing punches and objects at each other, have emerged.
The fight, which took place on the eve of the final, was shared across X. The Sun reports that authorities were called to Fermín Calbetón Street around 9.20pm following reports of violent behaviour.
Eyewitnesses say the trouble started when two groups of rival supporters began hurling insults at each other. The situation quickly escalated, with fans throwing punches and objects, including a wheelie bin and drinks. One fan even overturned a table to use as a weapon before police restored order.
No arrests were made despite ugly scenes on the streets of San Sebastian
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Despite the chaos, no arrests were made, although police remained in the area. An ambulance was also reportedly on standby, with 'several people' treated at the scene, but no one was taken to hospital.
Tens of thousands of Brits have jetted off to Spain to support their teams, despite sky-high flight prices and a scarcity of accommodation in the Basque region.
The majority have conducted themselves well, with no significant disturbances reported prior to the incident in San Sebastian. It's believed that thousands of supporters have made the journey without tickets for both teams' biggest match of the season.
Objects, including a wheelie bin, were used as weapons
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Supporters of both Manchester United and Spurs have endured difficult seasons in the Premier League, where they currently sit 16th and 17th respectively, having lost a combined total of 39 matches.
The winner of Wednesday night's match could potentially become the lowest-ranked team to ever lift a European trophy, a record currently held by West Ham - who were 14th when they won the Europa Conference League.