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Inaki Williams, Athletic Bilbao win Copa del Rey after shootouts win over Mallorca

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Inaki Williams, Athletic Bilbao win Copa del Rey after shootouts win over Mallorca

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Inaki Williams and Athletic Club emerged champions of the 2023/24 Copa del Rey on Saturday evening.

The Basque club sealed the win on penalties after playing out a 1-1 stalemate in 120 minutes of action in the final.

Inaki played the first 90 minutes of the game before being taken off prior to extra time.

Mallorca opened the scoring after just 21 minutes played through Daniel Rodriguez and took their lead into the break.

However, Bilbao scored just five minutes after the return from recess to tie the score.

There were opportunities for Nico Williams to seal the win for Ernesto Valverde’s side before the shootouts but the Spain international fluffed his finish as the game headed into penalties

During the decisive moments, Mallorca missed two of their four kicks while Bilbao scored all of their first four to clinch the trophy.

Inaki was key to Bilbao’s run to the trophy, scoring two goals and registering two assists in five appearances in the cup competition.

Source: myjoyonline.com

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