Athletic Club faces a setback in their Copa del Rey clash against Barcelona as star forward Iñaki Williams will be absent due to his current participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Williams, known for his impactful contributions to Athletic Club, will miss the one-legged tie scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, at the San Mamés stadium with a kick-off set for 9:30 pm CET.
His absence adds a layer of challenge for the Basque club as they prepare to take on Barcelona in this crucial fixture.
The tie will be one with a whole of history as the two sides who have won the competition 54 times between them, Barça with (31) wins and Athletic (23) battle for a place in the semi-final of this year’s edition.
