Inaki Williams’ superb goal sends Athletic Bilbao to Copa del Rey final

Inaki Williams delivered an outstanding performance as Athletic Bilbao dominated Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, setting up a final encounter against Mallorca on April 6.

The Ghanaian striker scored a goal and assisted his younger brother Nico Williams for another, leading Athletic to a commanding 4-0 aggregate victory.

Throughout the match, Inaki Williams proved unstoppable, using his quick reflexes and sharp instincts to outmanoeuvre the Atletico defence.

He opened the scoring in the 15th minute, emphatically volleying past Jan Oblak after Nico Williams’ cross found him unmarked in the box.

The older of the Williams brothers wasn’t finished yet, as he assisted a goal just before half-time. He made a clever pass to Nico Williams, who calmly finished past Oblak, giving Athletic a 2-0 lead.

The hosts kept up their momentum and got their reward on the hour mark with a third goal, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory.

Inaki Williams has been a key player behind Athletic’s success this season, with 11 goals and five assists in all competitions.

His outstanding performance has helped the team reach their first Copa del Rey final since 2021, and he will be eager to lead them to their 24th title when they face Mallorca in Sevilla.