Inaki Williams Dazzles Defender with Brilliant Skill Before Scoring in La Liga Match: Video

• Iñaki Williams scored a sublime goal during Athletic Bilbao's La Liga encounter with Las Palmas on Wednesday, April 23
• It was Williams' maiden goal in the Spanish top flight since netting against Real Valladolid two months ago
• The Black Stars striker would hope to continue his newfound form as Bilbao chase Champions League spot and Europa League glory

Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams emphatically snapped his La Liga goal drought with a moment of brilliance during Athletic Bilbao’s clash against Las Palmas at Estadio San Mamés.

The 30-year-old, whose last league goal came on February 23, wasted no time making an impact, netting a sublime opener just five minutes after kick-off.

Inaki snaps goal drought with sublime goal

Positioned wide on the right in Ernesto Valverde’s fluid attacking setup, Williams exploited the defensive gap with perfect timing.

Latching onto a lofted delivery from midfielder Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Inaki displayed exceptional composure.

Despite pressure from multiple defenders, the Black Stars striker remained calm, cushioning the ball with a deft first touch that completely wrong-footed his marker.

With only the goalkeeper to beat, the Athletic Bilbao talisman kept his nerve, calmly slotting the ball home with minimum fuss.

His composed finish left the Las Palmas shot-stopper flat-footed, unable to react in a crowded penalty area.

Inaki's goal fires Bilbao to win, enhances UCL chances

While the Basque region club dominated proceedings for most of the game, Valverde's men couldn't add to their tally, and the game ended in a 1-0 victory for Bilbao, per Flashscore.

Iñaki's goal and Bilbao's subsequent win cement the club's quest for Champions League football as they currently sit in fourth position, eight points better than fifth-placed Villarreal.

What's next for Inaki after match match-winning goal against Las Palmas

Meanwhile, with Williams back among the goals again, the 30-year-old would hope to continue on the same tangent with five games left in the Spanish top flight, per Sofascore.

Aside from hoping to seal UCL football next season, Inaki and his teammates also have their eyes set on winning the Europa League this term, with the final set to be played at their home grounds, San Mames.

But before reaching the final, the Rojiblancos must first topple Manchester United, who are unbeaten in the competition this season.

Up next for the Spanish-born Ghanaian striker in La Liga is an away clash at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian against Real Sociedad in what promises to be a keenly contested affair on Sunday, May 4.

Iñaki Williams honours his younger brother

In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh shared how Iñaki Williams honoured his younger brother Nico in heartwarming fashion after a stunning goal in La Liga.

The Ghanaian forward, visibly thrilled during their 3-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano, playfully knelt before Nico and mimicked polishing his boots—a gesture that captured the strong bond between the siblings.

Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh