“Another trophy-less season…” -Athletic Club Ridiculed Rangers with One Celtic Gesture After Embarassing Defeat

Athletic Club Shows Classy Gesture to Celtic in Rangers’ Europa League Exit

Athletic Club has a special bond with Celtic, and the Spanish side demonstrated their appreciation for the Scottish club in their Europa League quarter-final match against Rangers. Athletic Club fans wore Celtic shirts and waved Celtic flags as they celebrated their 2-0 win over Rangers, effectively knocking the Scottish side out of the competition.

The gesture was a nod to the long-standing friendship between the two clubs, which dates back to a friendly match in 2011. Celtic manager Neil Lennon had previously praised the similarities between the two clubs, citing their shared philosophy, tradition, and history.

Athletic Club’s actions were not lost on Celtic fans, who took to social media to express their gratitude and admiration for the Spanish side. “Brilliant to see our Basque friends progressing in Europe,” one fan tweeted.

Rangers’ exit from the Europa League marks another trophy-less season for the Scottish side, and Celtic fans were quick to rub salt in the wound. “Another trophy-less season for The Rangers!” one fan tweeted. “Thanks Bilbao!”

The win was a dominant display for Athletic Club, who took the lead in first-half stoppage time through Oihan Sancet’s penalty and sealed the victory with a headed goal from Nico Williams in the 80th minute.

As Celtic looks to repay the favour to Athletic Club in the future, Rangers will be left to ponder their own season, which has been marked by disappointment and turmoil.