Bilbao gears up for the final: atmosphere at San Mames

Fans gather in the city streets during the hours leading up to the big final match.

Fans in the atmosphere before the final in the surroundings of the San Mames stadium.
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Fans in the atmosphere before the final in the surroundings of the San Mames stadium.

The streets of Bilbao and the area surrounding San Mames stadium have been filled with fans today, May 22, creating a festive atmosphere ahead of the final.

Ahead of this major sporting event, the city has been decorated with the colors of the competing teams. From the center of Bilbao to the stadium surroundings, supporters have been showing their backing while waiting for the match to begin.
Hundreds of people have gathered around San Mames to share the pre-match hours. The atmosphere is celebratory, with fans singing and gathering, turning the area into the heart of the day's activities.
Security and organizational services have implemented special measures to manage the large crowds and ensure that the events leading up to the final proceed smoothly.