Bilbao: Inaki Williams has reflected on Athletic Bilbao's Copa del Rey semi-final defeat to Real Sociedad on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The Black Stars forward, who is the captain of Athletic Bilbao, started and played for 56 minutes, as his outfit succumbed to a narrow defeat to Sociedad in the first leg tie, held at the Estadio de San Mames.
According to Ghana Web, the first half of the match ended in a goalless draw, as both teams struggled to find the net. Real Sociedad prevailed in the second half, with Spain international Benat Turrientes scoring the only goal to secure an away win.
The Ghanaian international has now shifted his focus to the Spanish La Liga, emphasizing the need for his team to regain confidence for their next league match. Williams expressed, "We will focus on the league. The best thing we can do is regain confidence and get three points in the league. We must be a team for 90 minutes, not just 45. We have to press and play in the opponent's half."
Real Sociedad will host Athletic Bilbao in the reverse fixture of the Copa del Rey semifinal at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Inaki Williams, the 31-year-old Ghanaian international, has made 23 appearances across all competitions for Athletic Bilbao this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists.