Inaki Williams Comforts Nico Williams After Suffering Racist Abuse During Atletico Madrid Clash

• Inaki Williams' younger brother Nico Williams has been racially abused
• Nico Williams scored as Athletic Bilbao lost to Atletico Madrid in La Liga
• Fans of Atletico Madrid were heard making 'monkey chants' during the match

Inaki Williams has reacted after his younger brother Nico Williams suffered racist abuse during the La Liga game between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.

Nico claims he heard 'monkey chants' from one section of the home fans and tried to get referee Juan Martinez to stop the game midway through the first-half at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano.

However, an announcement was made to the supporters with Antoine Griezmann and Jose Maria Gimenez of Atletico Madrid imploring their fans to stop.

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The younger of the Williams brothers went on to score and made a gesture in reaction to the abuse.

"I knew that if my brother reacted like that, something had happened. He’s heard monkey chants. The referee was very good at intervening," said Inaki after the game, as quoted by Football Espana.

He went on to post a comforting message on social media, calling for an end to the unpleasant behaviour.

"No to racism," he posted on X with a photo of himself hugging his brother.

Racism in Spanish football has been on the rise in recent times with Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr leading the fight against the the uncivilised behaviour.

Nico Williams reacts after racist abuse

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Nico Williams found a way to respond after he was racially abused during Atletico Madrid's clash against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening.

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Diego Simeone's side earned a vital 3-1 win over Bilbao in La Liga, striking a significant blow in the race to secure Champions League football.

The Madrid-based club, fourth, moved six points clear of their Basque opponents, fifth, with five matches remaining.

William brothers celebrate Copa del Rey triumph

Sports Brief also reported that Ghana forward, Inaki Williams broke down in tears as he celebrated with his younger brother, Nico, following Athletic Bilbao's Copa del Rey triumph.

Los Rojiblancos defeated Real Mallorca on penalties to win the Spanish Cup for the first time in 40 years.

The Williams brothers played an influential role in that success, with Nico providing an important assist in the final and earning the Player of the Tournament prize.