The cities of Sunderland & Bilbao have a unique & special relationship going back to the late 1800s.

This was taken from 1934 when Sunderland played Spain in a friendly in Bilbao.
We'll forgive them for calling us the Geordies of Sunderland 🤦😅#SAFC #athletic @SunderlandAFC pic.twitter.com/xjvLor7SKc

— Bilbao Black Cats (@BilbaoBlackCats) March 19, 2023