Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams is poised to guide Athletic Bilbao to their first Copa del Rey triumph in four decades following his stellar showing, propelling the team to a commanding 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals.
With an illustrious Copa del Rey history boasting 23 titles, Athletic Bilbao seeks to break a dry spell dating back to 1984, buoyed by Inaki’s outstanding form as they gear up for the April 6 final clash against Mallorca.
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Inaki’s pivotal role in Athletic’s triumph over Atletico, marked by both a goal and an assist, illuminated the field as the hosts dominated their opponents at San Mames on Thursday evening.
His standout performance follows a memorable display in the previous round against Barcelona, where Athletic Bilbao secured a 4-2 victory, with Inaki at the forefront.
Despite off-field distractions leading up to the Atletico encounter, Athletic made a stellar start on the pitch, seizing the lead within the opening 15 minutes. A precise cross from Nico Williams found Inaki, who executed a powerful volley past Jan Oblak to give Athletic a 1-0 advantage.
