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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.
Inaki Williams in the Copa del Rey this season:
— Lawrence Baidoo (@kweku_lawrence) April 7, 2024
5 games played
2 goals scored
2 assists
A champion in the end. pic.twitter.com/GmJ4018aiM
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.
The triumph ends a 40-year drought without winning a major trophy for the club.
Inaki was key to Bilbao's run to the trophy, scoring two goals and registering two assists in five appearances in the cup competition.
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