Inaki Williams raced back from AFCON to face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and played a crucial role in Athletic Bilbao's 4-2 extra-time triumph on Wednesday, sending them into the semi-finals.
Williams, who played for Ghana on Monday, scored a vital goal for Athletic. The game started with an early goal from Gorka Guruzeta for Athletic, but Barcelona turned it around with goals from Robert Lewandowski and 16-year-old Lamine Yamal.
Oihan Sancet equalized early in the second half, taking the match to extra time, where substitute Inaki Williams and his brother Nico Williams secured the victory for Athletic.
The defeat adds pressure on Barcelona's coach Xavi Hernandez, who acknowledged individual errors and expressed focus on pursuing La Liga and the Champions League. Despite the loss, Xavi remains determined to compete for significant trophies this season.
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