Overview
- Bilbao's mayor Juan Mari Aburto has declined to install giant outdoor screens for the Spain–Argentina final and says the city received only one compliant request, so broader public screens are not justified.
- Vitoria‑Gasteiz's mayor Maider Etxebarria has ordered an 8m by 4m screen in Plaza Nueva with DJ-led ambient programming and publicly wore the national jersey to encourage attendance.
- Aburto defended his decision by questioning a general public demand for open‑air viewings and noting he has not authorized such screens in over eleven years, including for Athletic Club finals.
- Etxebarria framed Vitoria's screening as a way to 'normalize and reinforce convivencia,' while also saying attendance is voluntary and respect should be shown for those who do not wish to join.
- The dispute highlights how routine permits for major matches can become political signals and raise practical questions about crowd control, municipal discretion and differing local expectations.