Atlético and the Ertzaintza unions agree in criticizing the police device in San Mamés. Atlético denounced that their bus was detained for more than half an hour by security forces.

The deployment planned by the police commanders was also criticized by the Erne unions – the majority in the Basque Police –, Esain and Sipe. “The device was totally unstructured in the face of a high-risk match,” said Esain. ‘The irresponsibility was carried out by some sheep disguised as Athletic fans,’ said Gómez.