Supporters of Manchester United and Tottenham were warned of expecting attractive prices for alcoholic drinks in Bilbao for the Europa League final.
The message comes after the hotel’s accommodation in the city which will welcome the final next week 900% after the Red Devils and the Spurs have confirmed their place in the centerpiece.
Bilbao expects some 80,000 supporters to descend into the Basque city for the event with the city’s residents against an invasion as they never “faced” before, according to reports from Spain.
Rather predictable, local suppliers will wish to exploit the explosion in their potential customers and increase prices to maximize their profits. However, the delegate of the organization of Basque consumers and users, Kepa Loizaga, criticized the practice that saw the prices of the ball “7, 8 and even 9 times”.
Loizaga urged bars and restaurants to “do not sell beer pints for 10 euros” as was the case during the European finals of the rugby cup in 2018.
In addition, he struck the “disproportionate and exorbitant” price policy led by many hoteliers in Bilbao and also issued a warning to the city of the image he projects to the world.
Fans of Manchester United and Tottenham have been warned to expect astronomical prices for alcohol in Bilbao
Rather predictable, local suppliers will wish to exploit the explosion in their potential customers and increase prices to maximize their profits
Bilbao expects some 80,000 supporters to descend into the Basque city for the event with the city residents against an invasion
“We already know that almost all companies operate according to supply and demand, flights and housing,” he told Bilbao Outlet El Correo. “There are no limits on increases or decreases. Everyone sells their product as they wish.
He added: “What we transmit to the rest of the world is very negative.”
The two Premier League teams reserved their place in the final after impressive victories against the Bilbao and Bodo / Glimt sport respectively, and will seek to save their seasons in San Mames after less important league projections.
The Ange Postcoglou team is currently 17th in the Premier League classification, with the players of Ruben Amorim in a place above them in 16th place.
However, the way to secure both a ticket and a bed to sleep on the night of May 21 continues to be exceptionally difficult, fans being ready to pay thousands of trips and accommodation.
Despite the obstacles, the dozens of British fans will make the trip, El Correo suggesting that Man United and Spurs fans are ready to “colonize” the Basque city.
According to the Spanish point of sale, at least half of the fans who go to Bilbao will probably arrive without a ticket, with Joseba Goirigolzarri, the president of the hotel union of three to five stars Destino Bilbao suggesting that British fans “will negotiate with sponsors, federations and specialized travel agencies and will explore all possible avenues Mames ”.
Other voices interviewed in the report, such as Hector Sanchez which manages the Bizkaia Hotel and Association Restaurant (AHB), stressed that “the volume of people that this match will attract is unique.
The two Premier League clubs will seek to save their seasons in San Mames after less than impressive league projections
“We have never done anything in the city.
However, the influx is likely to be welcomed by hoteliers, sellers and restaurants in the city, with a host business owner delighted by the two teams that have reached the final.
“They have a high purchasing power and are larger expenses and drinkers than the others,” said Felix Parte.
That this remains the case after the expenses have been paid for the trip to and from the coastal city remains to be seen, with Sports Mail reported Friday morning after confirmation of the final that the cheapest flight to get from London to Bilbao on May 21 would make spurs fans would have a huge £ 355 for a single -way ticket.
