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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
David Irvine

Athletic Bilbao supporters under police guard for Glasgow march before Rangers match

Athletic Bilbao supporters are marching through Glasgow under police guard before the Europa League match against Rangers.

Footage from the city centre shows hundreds of fans of the Basque club walking through the streets from Trongate in the direction of Ibrox.

Rangers first host Bilbao in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final tie this evening before the return leg on Thursday, April 17.

(Image: Staff) Hundreds of Athletic Bilbao supporters gathered in Glasgow city centre this afternoon to enjoy the sunshine with a pint in George Square.

Fans could be seen enjoying a kickabout and listening to a piper as they soaked up the atmosphere before this evening's match.


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Now, fans have started to head towards the stadium with a police presence guiding the supporters to Ibrox.

Bilbao fans have set off smokebombs during the procession to the stadium with numerous Police Scotland officers on the scene and several police vans at the front and rear of the group.

Rangers supporters have a street party planned ahead of the match with the Union Bears asking supporters to "bring the colour and noise" to the Copland Stairs from 6.30pm.

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