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In an impressive performance, Iñaki Williams returned from Ghana’s premature exit from the Africa Cup and scored in extra time, leading Athletic Bilbao to a 4-2 win over Barcelona and securing a spot in the Copa del Rey semifinals. The match held at San Mames Stadium saw Williams coming off the bench to score in the 107th minute and his younger brother, Nico Williams sealing the victory in stoppage time.
The win marked the fifth consecutive season that Athletic Bilbao secured a spot in the Copa del Rey semifinals. The disappointment for Barcelona continued as they missed out on another opportunity to advance to the semifinals. Williams’ impactful return from Ghana, where he failed to make it past the group stage in the Africa Cup, was an extraordinary highlight for the talented forward.
In the other match, Girona lost 3-2 to Mallorca, while Real Sociedad defeated Celta Vigo 2-1. Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are set to face off in a crucial match to secure a spot in the semifinals. The action-packed Copa del Rey continues to captivate fans as the competition intensifies.
Summery :
– Iñaki Williams led Athletic Bilbao to a win over Barcelona and a spot in the Copa del Rey semifinals
– He scored the winning goal in extra time, a rebound of his own shot into the post
– With his brother Nico Williams, they put Athletic Bilbao into the last four for the fifth straight season
– Barcelona has received another blow after being eliminated by Athletic in the Copa in 2022
– Athletic finished runner-up in the Copa in 2019-20 and 2020-21
– Williams had a disappointing appearance in the Africa Cup
– Barcelona’s teenage player Lamine Yamal missed a chance to score the winner in extra time
– Girona was eliminated from the Copa after a 3-2 loss to Mallorca
– Real Sociedad reached the Copa semifinals for the first time in four seasons
– On Thursday, Atletico Madrid hosts Sevilla, who is struggling in the Spanish league
