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UEFA and Bilbao Prepare for Europa League Final as Fan Costs and Security Concerns Mount

Manchester United and Tottenham fans face soaring travel and accommodation costs, while authorities implement extensive measures to manage ticket scarcity and crowd safety.

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United fans will descend on Bilbao in their droves alongside their Spurs counterparts
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Overview

  • The Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham is set for May 21 at Bilbao's San Mamés Stadium, with a limited capacity of 53,289.
  • UEFA has allocated 15,000 tickets to each club and 11,000 for general sale, leaving many fans reliant on secondary markets where prices exceed £1,000.
  • Travel and accommodation costs have surged, with direct flights from the UK to Bilbao topping £1,000 and hotel rooms in the city reaching up to £4,000 per night.
  • Fans are exploring alternative travel routes, including flights via nearby cities, overland rail journeys, and ferries from Portsmouth, to reduce expenses.
  • Spanish authorities, in coordination with UEFA and UK police, are deploying a major security operation, advising ticketless fans to avoid traveling to Bilbao to prevent overcrowding.