Shocking footage shows Man United and Tottenham fans fighting in streets of Bilbao
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur fans were seen brawling in the streets ahead of the Europa League final in Bilbao.
Around 70,000 football fans are thought to have travelled from England to Spain ahead of the showpiece event.
Spurs and Man United fans have taken over the streets of Bilbao
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Spurs and Man United fans have taken over the streets of BilbaoCredit: Getty
And while most are on their best behaviour after finding any means necessary to make the occasion, a shameful minority have gone viral online after violence in the streets.
Shocking footage captured by local residents shows the two fanbases fighting on a narrow street, throwing missiles at each other.
That soon escalated into punches thrown as the distance was closed.
It is understood local police rushed to the scene to restore order, although no arrests were made and nobody was left with serious injuries.
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This has caused frustration online as some users on social media platform X described the fight as a ‘national embarrassment’.
Others named the supporters ‘idiots’ and ‘scumbags’ for disrespecting the City of Bilbao.
Emotions are running high as Tottenham and Man United have the opportunity to correct a poor domestic season.
Ange Postecoglou’s side sit 17th in the Premier League and have lost 25 matches in all competitions this season, their joint-highest number of defeats in a single campaign in their history along with 1991/92.
Even if Tottenham lift the European trophy, talkSPORT understands that Postecoglou is not guaranteed to remain at the club.
Despite the speculation the Australian remains confident as confirmed by himself during the pre-match press conference.
There is a party atmosphere in Bilbao although some supporters took it too far
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There is a party atmosphere in Bilbao although some supporters took it too far
“My future is assured mate,” he said. “I wouldn’t be the first person who changes jobs mate, we all change jobs, I’m sure you’ve had more than one job.
“My future’s assured. I’ve got a beautiful family, I’ve got a great life, I’ll keep on winning trophies until I finish, wherever that is.
“So, don’t worry about my future, mate. My future is not tied with anything, my future is assured.”
This is also an opportunity to end Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought.
They came close in 2019 but lost 2-0 to Liverpool in the Champions League final.
Man United, despite a rough few seasons, have continued to pick up silverware with two FA Cups, two Carabao Cups and a Europa League title in the last decade.
Postecoglou hit back at a question in his press conference
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Postecoglou hit back at a question in his press conferenceCredit: Getty
Ruben Amorim’s team sit 16th and have conceded defeat in 18 league matches, their most in a season since losing 20 in 1973/74 – the last time they were relegated.
What Man United fans will be keen to forget is that Tottenham have beaten the Red Devils all three times they have played each other this season.
In September Spurs thrashed Man United 3-0 but the two following matches were a much closer contest, finishing 4-3 and 1-0.
