Athletic Bilbao are through to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League after a composed 2-0 win over Rangers, ending the Scottish side’s European journey.
In a high-stakes clash at the San Mamés Stadium, it was Bilbao’s young star Nico Williams who stole the show with a standout performance. The hosts broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time through Oihan Sancet, who found the net with a well-placed strike after relentless pressure.

Rangers pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but their hopes were dashed in the 80th minute when Williams delivered a moment of pure quality; with a stunning header that sealed the coffin for Rangers
Nico Williams of Athletic Club scores his team’s second goal with a header (Photo by Juanma – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)It was a disciplined and dominant display from Ernesto Valverde’s side, who now await a semi-final showdown against either Manchester United or Lyon, with the tie set to be confirmed later tonight.
The Basque club continue their impressive run in Europe, and with Williams in such electric form, they’ll be a force to reckon with in the final four.