Bordeaux Beagles fans create vibrant atmosphere in Bilbao

Hundreds of French supporters paraded through the city streets, fostering a festive and convivial mood before the match.

Generic image of the city's festive atmosphere.
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Generic image of the city's festive atmosphere.

The Bordeaux Beagles supporters showcased their passion in Bilbao, generating a festive street atmosphere ahead of the match and making the city a rugby hub.

The supporters of Bordeaux Beagles achieved an off-field victory, creating a remarkable atmosphere in Bilbao's streets on Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of French fans marched from Indautxu square towards San Mamés, singing numerous French chants and repeatedly shouting "¡Bilbao!, ¡Bilbao!".
After the game concluded, fans from both teams reconvened in the streets of Bilbao to cap off a day characterized by a festive spirit and inter-fan coexistence. Thousands of supporters shared bars, squares, and the city's central areas.
This celebration marked the return of rugby to Bilbao after an eight-year hiatus. The Biscayan capital once again became the epicenter of the sport throughout the weekend, blending sporting spectacle, tourism, and a significant social and economic impact on the city.