Nico Williams: Athletico Bilbao Winger Makes Anti Racisim Statement After Scoring Against Atletico

• 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
• Williams pointed to his skin colour while celebrating after scoring against Atletico

Nico Williams found a beautiful way to respond after he was racially abused during Atletico Madrid's clash against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening.

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.

The clash was expected to be a heated one, however, the attention shifted towards fans' interactions with the players rather than the battles on the football field, per Football Espana.

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Williams got racially abused by a section of Atletico fans, to which the Ghanaian-born Spanish forward responded strongly and beautifully.

The referees paused the game for two minutes at the Estadio Metropolitano, and anti-racist messages were broadcasted over the stadium speakers.

After the game resumed, Williams scored an important goal from a short distance, tying the match.

He then celebrated in front of the home fans by pointing to his skin in a clear reaction against the disgusting abuse he was subjected to earlier in the game.

"I went to take the corner and I heard monkey noises," Williams told DAZN.

"There weren't many of them. There are stupid people everywhere... I hope this changes bit by bit."

How the game ended

Atletico pulled back ahead in the second half when Correa controlled Koke's chipped ball over the top well and then stayed composed to beat Simon.

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The hosts made the game safe when Samuel Lino hit the post with a low shot and the ball ricocheted in via the back of goalkeeper Simon.

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.