General admission tickets for the Investec Champions Cup semi-final between Bordeaux Bègles and Bath at the 42,100-capacity Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole sold out within hours.
The extraordinary demand underlines the scale of anticipation surrounding the Anglo-French showdown on Sunday, 3 May, as two of Europe’s most exciting sides collide with a place in the Bilbao final on the line.
Both teams arrive in sensational form after dramatic quarter-final victories over their fierce domestic rivals. Bordeaux produced a statement performance to overcome Toulouse and keep their dream of back-to-back titles alive, while Bath delivered a stunning comeback to secure a famous win against the Northampton Saints.
PLAY: Investec Champions Cup game centre
Tickets for the Champions Cup final in Bilbao have already sold out – making it the fastest general admission sell-out in the competition’s history and highlighting unprecedented demand across the tournament.
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