Williams brothers steal show as Athletic Bilbao make Copa del Rey final

Inaki Williams and Nico Williams made the headlines on Thursday night as Athletic Club beat Atletico Madrid to seal a place in the 2023/24 Copa del Rey final.

The two brothers combined for two of Bilbao’s goals in the 3-0 win at San Mames to ensure Ernesto Valverde’s side made light work of Atletico.

The Basque club came into the second leg of the encounter with the advantage having won 1-0 at Wanda Politano.

Inaki opened the scoring at San Mames with a brilliant volley in the 13th minute after a great run by Nico on the left wing, crossing the ball for his elder brother.

The Ghana international returned the favour moments, turning the provider for his junior brother to double the lead and put Bilbao in the driving seat.

After the break, Gorka Guruzeta scored the third for the home side and put the game beyond the reach of Atletico and secure a place in the final for his side.

Bilbao will now face Mallorca in the final of the competition with the date yet to be confirmed.