Athletic Bilbao Stages Full Comeback Away at Alaves with Late Nico Williams Show

Athletic Bilbao secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Alaves in a La Liga matchday 34 encounter. The Basque side proved relentless, netting four goals after the break courtesy of Robert Navarro (46’), Oihan Sancet (74’), and a brace from Nico Williams (83’, 87’). Antonio Blanco (8’) and Nahuel Tenaglia (68’) were on target for the hosts.

The game started brightly for the “blue-and-whites,” who took an early lead through Antonio Blanco in the eighth minute, assisted by Angel Perez. The hosts controlled the first half, but everything changed after the interval. Robert Navarro, introduced at halftime, equalized almost immediately upon entering the pitch. Alaves refused to surrender and regained their lead in the 68th minute when Nahuel Tenaglia scored from an Abde Rebah cross. However, their joy was short-lived; just six minutes later, Oihan Sancet leveled the score once more, initiating Athletic Bilbao's decisive late surge.

Then came Nico Williams' moment. The Spanish international completed the comeback for the Basque team in the 83rd minute and, just four minutes later, added another goal to seal the 4-2 victory. Gorka Guruzeta provided two assists for these crucial goals. With this win, Athletic Bilbao climbs to eighth place with 44 points, while Alaves remains in relegation danger, occupying 17th position with 36 points.