Scenes of violence and gatherings of thousands of young people in Bilbao. See the images

Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad dispute the final of the 2019/20 edition of the King’s Cup, in Seville, in a meeting scheduled for 8:30 pm

Thousands of young people gathered in the area of ​​bars in Bilbao – to watch the broadcast of the final of the King’s Cup, which will be played in Seville, between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad. – where incidents such as throwing bottles, and police charges.

Since the beginning of the afternoon, Athletic supporters have been concentrated near the catering establishments without respecting safety distances or the prohibition of agglomerations of more than four people, in view of the covid-19 pandemic. The police intervened, being met with the throwing of bottles, while some dustbins were set on fire. Also according to EFE, the authorities’ action lasted about half an hour, after which the supporters remained on the streets.

The Spanish security department reported some fines for non-compliance with health standards, without knowledge of arrests.

In San Sebastián, supporters of Real Sociedad gathered in the old part of the Basque city, without incident or reports of police presence.

Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad dispute the final of the 2019/20 edition of the King’s Cup, in Seville, in a meeting scheduled for 8:30 pm