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RING OF STEEL: Bilbao Tightens Security as Thousands of Rangers Fans Flood Euroliga Showdown

  • A significant security measure goes into effect as 5,000 traveling supporters get ready to converge on the Basque city.
  • Quarter-final tie is delicately poised after Barry Ferguson's 10-man team held Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw in first leg at Ibrox
  • According to Spanish media reports, the whole city police force is working their shifts, and they used matches as a dress rehearsal for next month when the San Mames Stadium will host the finale.

The police in Bilbao have revoked all vacation time and leaves of absence for officers as they gear up for a significant security operation ahead of Thursday's event. Europa League visit of Rangers .

Over 5,000 Rangers fans are anticipated to make their way to the Basque city for the quarter-final clash against favorites Athletic Bilbao.

That is despite the fact that Rangers have only been given an official allocation of around 2,600, with fears that some travelling fans may look to infiltrate the home end.

With the tie finely poised at 0-0, reports in Spain have suggested that the local authorities in Bilbao are on red alert ahead of the match at the San Mames Stadium.

The city is also expecting the influx of numerous Greek supporters for the initial match of the FIBA Europa Cup basketball finals between Bilbao Basket and PAOK Thessaloniki scheduled for Wednesday night.

Currently, according to Spanish media reports, the whole police force will be working or remain on alert from now until the conclusion of this week.

Fans of Roma were engaged in violent altercations inside and outside the stadium during last month's Europa League round-of-16 match.

Supporters of Rangers will enter the stadium three hours prior to kickoff and must stay inside for a certain period following the final whistle.

The team's supporters have previously faced penalties from UEFA during this season when an unauthorized banner was displayed at their home match against Fenerbahce, resulting in a £25,000 fine and a threat of partially closing the stadium for upcoming games.

Athletic Bilbao has provided safety guidelines for their supporters before this crucial game for both sides.

They mentioned: 'A coordinated effort will take place among the Municipal Police, the Ertzaintza - the police force of the Basque Country - and the club before this Thursday’s Europa League game.'

'The scheduled operation will mainly impact the area around San Mames, with the objective of implementing a set of measures designed to guarantee the safety of all spectators and the broader community.'

Authorities in the Spanish city intend to utilize this week’s visits from Rangers and PAOK basketball supporters as a trial run for their security measures ahead of the Europa League final scheduled at the San Mamés stadium on May 21st.

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