Shocking footage has emerged on social media showing a violent brawl ahead of the Europa League match between Athletic Bilbao and Rangers.
Videos circulating online show ugly scenes just streets away from the San Mames Stadium on Thursday evening before the quarter-final second leg tie.
Hundreds of supporters gathered on C. Maria Diaz de Haro in Bilbao - a 10-minute walk from the stadium - before the match when violent scenes broke out.
A short clip widely shared online shows a number of supporters involved in a fight on the street outside a Lidl store and a pet shop.
It is unclear what sparked the street rammy, which took place just feet away from thousands of supporters enjoying the sunshine before the knockout European tie.
Men dressed in all black were involved in the fight before dispersing into the crowd. Supporters of both Athletic Bilbao and Rangers could be seen mingling in the nearby peaceful gathering before the match.
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Basque security minister Bingen Zupiria had said before the match that police would be on hand to do everything possible to stop "violence and vandalism".
He said: "The Ertzaintza will do everything it can to prevent acts of violence and vandalism.
"We believe this will be a normal situation.
"I would point out that there were several thousand Bilbao fans in both Scotland last week and in Seville last year for the Copa del Rey final and there were no incidents to report.
"The Scottish fans are among the thousands of visitors who will arrive this week in Bilbao to celebrate the Easter holidays.
"It's an opportunity to showcase and enjoy the city - that should be the main objective.
"I can guarantee the Ertzaintza will be highly visible to facilitate this."
