Wed Apr 30 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Athletic’s Williams Dreams of Europa League Glory at San Mamés
**Bilbao, Spain** – Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is on the cusp of fulfilling a childhood dream: lifting a trophy with his club at San Mamés Stadium. With the Europa League semi-final against Manchester United looming, Williams expressed his unwavering ambition and confidence.
Despite acknowledging Manchester United’s talent, particularly Bruno Fernandes, Williams believes Athletic can progress. He highlighted the importance of home advantage in the first leg, emphasizing the team’s ambition and the potential for the electrifying atmosphere at Old Trafford to further galvanize them. He called on the fans to create a powerful atmosphere from the first whistle, stressing the team’s commitment to reaching the final.
Having recovered from a pubalgia injury, Williams is fully focused on the task at hand, praising his teammates for an excellent season. While acknowledging his ultimate dream of winning a trophy at San Mamés, he insisted his focus is solely on reaching and winning the final, dismissing speculation about his future beyond the current season. He expressed his immense happiness and sense of importance within the club, describing this season as a “10 out of 10” for himself. The semi-final first leg takes place this Thursday.
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