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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Trains, planes, two-day ferries? Spurs and United fans weigh up Bilbao travel options

Manchester United fans celebrate at the end of their Europa League semi-final triumph
Manchester United fans celebrate at the end of their Europa League semi-final triumph. Photograph: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty Images

Supporters hoping to travel to the all-English Europa League final in Bilbao could end up paying thousands of pounds for the privilege. There are ways to drive that cost down, however, especially for those willing to spend two days on a ferry.

After Tottenham and Manchester United confirmed their places at the San Mamés on 21 May via their respective semi-final second leg victories over Bodø/Glimt and Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, eyes immediately turned to the prospect of attending a game both Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim described as “massive”. Uefa has allocated 15,000 tickets to each club, with a further 11,000 tickets on general sale, out of a total capacity of 49,000. Tickets reserved for official allocations start at €40 (£34), the same price as last year, but general admission has risen in price, with the most expensive Category 1 ticket costing €240 (£203), up from €150 last year.

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