The list of high level Spanish officials who are expected to Bucharest today for the Europa League final, that started off with the Prince Felipe de Asturias, the heir to Spain's throne (in picture), also includes the Madrid mayor Ana Botella and Patxi Lopez, the head of the Basque regional government, and Ignacio Gonzalez, vice-president of the Madrid Community.

Prince Felipe of Asturias is known to be a fan of Atletico Madrid.

Romanian authorities expect as many as 30,000 Spanish football aficionados in Bucharest for the final, which will start at 21:45 on Wednesday (May 9 ).

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