Inaki Williams and Nico Williams shared an emotional embrace after Athletic Bilbao’s dramatic win in the Copa del Rey on Saturday evening.
The Spanish side ended their four-decade wait to win the competition after beating Mallorca in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla.
The brothers both started the match, with Nico getting an assist for Bilbao’s only goal, before watching their teammates win the match from the spot.
The duo were overcome with emotion after the victory and cameras captured the moment they embraced on the pitch.
In a clip that appeared on XFormerly known as Twitter, the brothers appeared to be crying as they hugged each other after the 4-3 shootout win.
Inaki Williams (L) and Nico Williams shared an emotional embrace after Athletic Bilbao’s win
Bilbao won the Copa del Rey on Saturday after beating Mallorca in a dramatic penalty shootout
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It was a historic evening for Bilbao and their supporters, who saw their side ultimately triumph over Mallorca after 120 grueling minutes of action.
Even supporters who couldn’t attend the final in Seville made sure to celebrate the win in style as they flocked to Bilbao’s San Mames Stadium to watch the match.
A clip that appeared on Xformerly known as Twitter, had fans going wild in the 53,000-seat stadium after Bilbao secured victory.
Meanwhile, in Seville, more than 20,000 people were in the stadium to celebrate, and almost 30,000 people who had traveled without tickets celebrated in the city.
Nico Williams was one of the best players on the pitch for Bilbao that night, which is likely to pique the interest of a number of clubs.
The Spain international has become one of the biggest players in football and has been linked with a possible move to Chelsea this summer.
The 21-year-old has had a stellar season for Bilbao, scoring three goals and eight assists in his 24 LaLiga appearances.
The brothers were in excellent form for LaLiga throughout the 2023-2024 season
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino‘s side are looking to strengthen their attacking options after yet another frustrating season, with The Blues currently in ninth place.
Should Chelsea make a move, Williams has a release clause in his current contract worth around £43 million.
Williams is reportedly currently earning over £100,000 a week after tax in Spain, which could put him among Chelsea’s highest earners if he makes the move to Stamford Bridge.
Williams is known to play on the left flank, which has been occupied by Raheem Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk this season.