Athletic Club de Bilbao wasted another opportunity to get closer to the Champions League positions, it is not the first time this has happened this season. After drawing last week against Mallorca, the Basque team faced Real Betis on Sunday in a match full of opportunities, only to end with another draw. “It’s a real blow because the team played exceptionally well,” said Iñaki Williams. The striker also expressed his disappointment in the fans. “They are our people and our reason for being. We hope to bring them more joy,” he added.
The Athletic attacker had several chances, but ran into the post and goalkeeper Rui Silva on his way to scoring. Before reflecting on the match, he took a moment to remember the victims of the recent DANA disaster. “First of all, I want to remember the victims, their families and all those who may have suffered losses. In times like this, football takes a backseat, and what matters is that Valencia overcomes it. We will do everything possible to help,” he declared.
Despite suffering a back injury during the match, Williams managed to complete the entire match. However, he is now a doubt for Thursday’s Europa League clash against Ludogorets. “It’s a shame to tie after the effort made by the entire team. In this pattern of play, it’s difficult not to get three points. I had two clear opportunities to score,” he expressed.
Williams also questioned referee Arberola Rojas’ decision not to award a penalty in a controversial incident involving him, but stopped short of blaming the official. “It doesn’t affect me too much, but I do feel… But anyway, the referee thought it wasn’t enough. This is football, and we have to move on,” he stressed.
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