Rangers fans will head to Bilbao in the coming days ahead of their side's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao.
The Rangers faithful can be proud of their team's efforts in the first leg, walking away with a 0-0 draw despite playing the vast majority of the match with ten men.
That dogged defensive performance means the Rangers fans in Bilbao for the second leg can at least go into the match with legitimate hope.
If you are one of the many thousands of Rangers fans heading to Bilbao for the second leg, our guide below provides you with everything you need to ensure the trip is a smooth one.
How many Rangers fans are going to Bilbao?
Rangers have been allocated 2,544 tickets for the second leg against Athletic Bilbao but all signs suggest that there will be more than that in the city on matchday.
For starters, Rangers travel in huge numbers abroad with plenty of fans enjoying the social side of a European trip over the actual football. Secondly, the magnitude of the match means that more fans are going to want to travel over to be in the thick of the atmosphere.
Thirdly, the club received more than 7,500 applications for these 2,544 tickets so the demand is clearly there. And finally, thousands upon thousands of Rangers fans popped up in the home sections at Old Trafford earlier in the season so it isn't something that would concern their fans too much.
Where do Rangers fans sit at the Estadio de San Mames?
The away end at the Estadio de San Mames is in the southeast corner of the stadium. Rangers fans will be based solely in the second tier of this part of the stadium which is in keeping with how the majority of Spanish clubs treat away fans whereby they seek to put them as far away from the pitch as possible.
Fortunately, the stadium was only opened in 2013 so there isn't actually a bad seat in the house and even in the top corners, you still feel connected to the match. The away section is sandwiched between two home sections, which helps boost the atmosphere in this part of the stadium.
Rangers fans before the game against Athletic Bilbao this evening.
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Where to eat & drink for Arsenal fans in Bilbao
Bilbao is a simply stunning city and is well worth a visit for non-football reasons. In this context, though, Rangers fans are going to want to set up base in Bilbao to enjoy a day of drinking in the sun before heading to the match. Some of the most British-friendly pubs in Bilbao include:
- The Sir Winston Churchill – Sabino Arana Etorbidea, 1, Abando, 48013 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
- The Wicklow Arms – Rodriguez Arias K., 30, Abando, 48011 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
- Penguin Bar – Gregorio de la Revilla Zumarkalea, 8, Abando, 48011 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
How to get to the Estadio de San Mames: Guide for Rangers fans in Bilbao
Rangers fans will be dreaming of another trip to Bilbao in May, as this is where the Europa League final will be held. As a result, they should take their time to learn certain routes so that the final experience is seamless.
The easiest way to get to the Estadio de San Mames is by foot as the stadium is less than 2km away from the centre of Bilbao. Alternatively, fans take the Metro to get to the stadium as the city has two separate metro lines, both of which stop at the stadium.