Ghana international Inaki Williams has shifted attention to the Spanish La Liga following Athletic Bilbao’s defeat against Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-final clash.
The Black Stars forward, who is the captain of Athletic Bilbao started and played for 56 minutes, as his outfit succumbed to a narrow defeat to Sociedad in the first leg tie, held at the Estadio de San Mamés.
The first half of the much-anticipated clash ended in a pulsating goalle4ss draw, as both teams struggled to find the net. Putting on a stellar performance, Real Sociedad prevailed in the second half of the match, with Spain international Benat Turrientes netting the only goal of the match to secure an all-important away win.
Following the defeat, Williams has turned his attention to the La Liga, stressing his outfit must regain confidence to snatch victory in their next league match against Real Oviedo.
“We will focus on the league. The best thing we can do is regain confidence and get three points in the league. We must be a team for 90 minutes, not just 45. We have to press and play in the opponent’s half.” He said.
Real Sociedad will play host to Athletic Bilbao in the reverse fixture of the Copa del Rey semifinal at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Despite the defeat, Athletic Bilbao stand a chance to overturn the first leg defeat to book a place in the final of this year’s Cup competition.
Williams has made 23 appearances across competitions for Athletic Bilbao this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
