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Inaki Williams Shows Real Love to Brother Nico After Scoring Screamer in Bilbao Comeback:
Iñaki Williams celebrated his kid brother Nico in style after the latter scored a banger in La Liga The Spain-born Ghanaian striker could not contain his joy after his brother scored in their 3-1 win They will hope to be at their best when Athletic Bilbao face Rangers in the return leg of their UEL tie
Rayo controlled large spells of the first half, capitalising on Bilbao’s sluggish transitions and lack of offensive verve.
Williams brothers inspire comeback win for Bilbao However, the script flipped after the interval, with Athletic Club’s head coach Ernesto Valverde injecting pace and precision into his side
The Williams brothers' devastating outburst in the second half marked the turning point. Inaki, the elder of the two, was the first to be called upon, entering the fray shortly after Oihan Sancet levelled the scores from the penalty spot in the 58th minute.
His presence brought verticality and energy to the right flank, stretching Rayo's backline. Valverde then introduced Nico in the 73rd minute, and the youngster wasted no time in making his presence felt.
Just seven minutes after coming on, the dynamic winger unleashed a breathtaking curling strike that left the opposition goalkeeper stranded, flipping the match on its head and sending the away section into raptures.
As the younger Williams celebrated, Inaki approached him, knelt, and gestured as if polishing his boots.
After completing the symbolic boot-polishing act, Inaki rose to his feet, and the pair shared a heartfelt embrace, later joined by jubilant teammates. Bilbao strengthen UCL chase with Vallecano win The night wasn’t done yet. Sancet, who had already scored, doubled his score to win the game and earn the Rojiblancos all three points. The win was pivotal in Bilbao’s pursuit of a Champions League berth, with the club now sitting fourth on 57 points, per Flashscore, and seven fixtures remaining. How Williams brothers have contributed to Bilbao's success Technically, the Williams brothers have been instrumental in Bilbao’s resurgence this term.
The win was pivotal in Bilbao’s pursuit of a Champions League berth, with the club now sitting fourth on 57 points, per Flashscore, and seven fixtures remaining. How the Williams brothers have helped Bilbao succeed On a technical level, the Williams brothers have helped Bilbao succeed this term. Their combined 23 goals have given Valverde's attack more bite. Nico's flair and decision-making in the final third are complemented by Inaki's directness and movement. What's next for the Williams brothers? As Bilbao turn their attention to continental matters, they'll host Rangers at the San Mamés on Thursday, April 17, in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final clash, as cited by Sofascore.
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