I went to The Basque Derby a few years ago, Real Sociedad v Athletic
Bilbao - 'The Friendly Derby', in San Sebastian. Brilliant atmosphere
pre match, both sets of fans singing Basque songs in and around all the
Pinxto (Basque Tapas) bars. Highly recommended if you like footy and
food!!!
On 2020-03-01 22:53, Tim Whelan via Leedslist wrote:
He's already managed my favourite club in the Spanish league, in the
shape of Athletic Bilbao. (Choosing my words carefully so I don't call
them a 'Spanish club', in view of their Basque following).
I've never been there, but I've 'supported' them in Spanish football
since 1982, when I read that during the World Cup of that year the
England fans had got on well with the Basques when all 3 first round
group games were played in Bilbao, but not with the Spaniards once
England got through to the second round mini-group. So it was doubly
glorious to see Bielsa's Athletic side outclass Man United in the 2012
Europa League, beating the red scum home and away.
https://thesefootballtimes.co/2019/07/09/how-marcelo-bielsa-turned-athletic-club-into-one-of-europes-most-exciting-machines/
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