Athletic Bilbao Forward Inaki Williams Expresses Discontent with Refereeing in Europa League Match Against Manchester United

The forward of Athletic Bilbao, **Inaki Williams**, shared his thoughts on the officiating during the first semifinal match of the Europa League against Manchester United (0:3).

«I believe we came to showcase our best performance, just as they did. There are some moments that raise doubts for me. The incident before the penalty started with Garnacho’s handball, which the referee missed. After that, there was a tussle between him and Vivian, and with the slightest contact, he fell down. Unfortunately, the referee blew the whistle.

We did not play very clearly, but we shouldn’t make excuses. The score is 0:3, but we have the ability to stage a comeback. We’ve seen Lyon cause them problems on their pitch, and we will also try to do the same.

All our efforts throughout the season speak for themselves. We are nearing the finish line of our dream. Our fans always support us—even when we’re down 0:3, they stand by us, and we will give everything on the field,» Williams said, according to AS.

The return leg will take place on May 8th.