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Williams Brothers Lead Athletic Bilbao’s Charge for Europa League Glory

Posted : 30 April 2025

Athletic Bilbao, led by brothers Inaki and Nico Williams, are on the verge of achieving their dream of reaching the Europa League final, with Manchester United standing in their way. The Basque club, known for relying on players born or developed in the region, has never won a European trophy, but a triumph in their home stadium, San Mames, would be an unparalleled achievement.

 

 Last season, Athletic ended a 40-year trophy drought by winning the Copa del Rey, and now the prospect of further glory has the entire city buzzing with anticipation.

 

Nico Williams, a key figure in their Europa League campaign, believes that defeating United and advancing to the final would ignite celebrations across Bilbao, far surpassing those of last year's Copa del Rey victory.

 

 His older brother, Inaki, who has been one of the team's standout performers this season, shares his ambitions. Both brothers reflect on their journey, from their challenging childhood to playing in such high-stakes matches for their beloved Athletic.

 

Inaki, along with veteran defender Oscar de Marcos, is the only player remaining from the squad that faced Manchester United in the 2012 Europa League, a reminder of the club’s storied history of near-misses in European competitions.

 

Despite not being in top form this season, Nico Williams has played a pivotal role in Athletic's Europa League success, scoring crucial goals in the knockout stages against Roma and Rangers. While there were rumors of a move to Barcelona, Nico has remained committed to Athletic, with the promise of a San Mames final making his decision even more meaningful.

 

As they prepare for the second leg in Manchester on May 8, Athletic's focus is firmly set on securing a spot in the final, with a win offering them a chance at their first European trophy in 41 years.

 

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