Inaki and Nico Williams have been honored with spots in Sofascore's team of the season, recognizing their stellar performances throughout the competition.
The Williams siblings left an indelible mark on Athletic Bilbao's journey to glory in the Copa del Rey final against Mallorca, etching their names in the club's storied history.
In a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao faced an early setback as Mallorca's Daniel Rodriguez found the net in the 21st minute. However, the Williams brothers orchestrated a remarkable comeback.
Nico Williams played a pivotal role, providing the assist for Oihan Sancet's equalizer in the 50th minute, igniting Athletic Bilbao's resurgence.
As the match extended into extra time with the score deadlocked at 1-1, the tension soared. However, Athletic Bilbao held their nerve, ultimately prevailing in the penalty shootout with a 4-2 victory.
Inaki's impactful substitution in the 91st minute and Nico's influential full-game contribution were instrumental in securing Athletic Bilbao's 24th Copa del Rey title. The triumph ended three decades of anticipation and broke a streak of six consecutive final defeats for the club.
Check the team of the season below:
