Nico Williams delivered a moment of magic as Athletic Club sealed a Europa League semi-final spot with a 2-0 win over Rangers.
The talented winger scored the decisive second goal in the second leg, finishing off a solid performance by the Basque side. Sancet had earlier opened the scoring, putting Bilbao ahead on the night and on aggregate.
The result confirmed a 2-0 aggregate win over the Scottish club, sending the Spanish team into the final four. Williams’ goal not only sparked joy at San Mamés but also highlighted his growing influence on the European stage.
In the Europa Conference League, Real Betis earned a semi-final place after drawing 1-1 in Poland against Jagiellonia, finishing 3-1 on aggregate. Earlier, Barcelona secured a Champions League semi-final berth by beating Dortmund 5-3 over two legs in a high-scoring affair.
With Barcelona, Athletic Club, and Betis all progressing, Spain now has a team in the semi-finals of each major European competition. That could open the door for La Liga’s top five sides to play Champions League football next season.
