Inaki Williams Scores Late to Rescue Point For Athletic Bilbao at Mallorca

• Inaki Williams has netted his ninth goal of the season in the Spanish top flight
• The Ghanaian scored late to secure a point for Athletic Bilbao vs Real Mallorca
• Williams has been in red-hot form for the European-place chasers in La Liga

Black Stars forward, Inaki Williams continued his rich run of form in La Liga, scoring late to secure a point for Athletic Bilbao in the game against Real Mallorca.

Williams converted from the spot in injury time as the Rojiblancos returned to San Memes with a valuable point.

It was his fifth goal in the last six games for Athletic Bilbao, who are chasing a European place finish this season.

The hosts opened the scoring on the hour mark through Lee Kang-in but Bilbao fought until the final minute to claim a point.

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Williams and his teammates will face Real Betis on Thursday in a clash for the European berth.

"This time, luck has fallen on our side, the one that we have lacked other days," Williams said after the game, via the club's official Twitter account.

"On Thursday we have a vital game, in San Mamés and with our fans," he added.

The 28-year-old Spanish-born Ghanaian is enjoying one of his most prolific campaigns in Europe, having scored nine goals in La Liga this season.

He also scored a goal in the Copa Del Rey as Athletic Club reached the semi-final of the competition.

Williams misses first league game

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that while records come and go, the milestone set by Williams will last some time before it is broken.

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He was forced to relinquish his incredible La Liga appearance record after missing Athletic Club’s tie against Celta Vigo on January 29.

According to Goal, Williams was forced to miss his first club match since 2016 - a run of 251 consecutive games - due to discomfort.

Williams explains Ghana switch

Sports Brief also reported on Williams explaining his choice to play for the Black Stars of Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The 28-year-old, who plays for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga domestically, said he made the choice after speaking with his grandfather.