Antony, who previously played for Manchester United, responds to his impressive first game with Real Betis, where he was named MVP.

Antony's arrival at Real Betis has been met with much anticipation and excitement. After a disappointing two-and-a-half year stint at Manchester United, the Brazilian winger was ready for a fresh start. And boy, did he make a strong first impression.

In his debut game against Athletic Bilbao, Antony's performance was nothing short of impressive. He even earned the coveted MVP award for his contributions to the 2-2 draw. It was a much-needed boost for the 24-year-old who failed to live up to his £82m price tag at Old Trafford.

As we all know, Antony's time at Manchester United was plagued with underwhelming performances and lack of opportunities under manager Ruben Amorim. So when the chance to go on loan to Real Betis came knocking in January, Antony didn't hesitate to take it.

And boy, has it paid off. In his first La Liga game, Antony not only started, but he also registered an assist when his shot was deflected in by teammate Isco. Despite the disappointment of not being able to secure a win for his new team, Antony's personal success was evident.

The cherry on top was when he was named Player of the Match and handed the La Liga MVP award. Taking to Instagram to celebrate, Antony wrote, "Let's go for more! Happy to be elected MVP!!!" It was a clear indication that he was ready to make the most of his time at Real Betis.

Even the team's manager, Manuel Pellegrini, had nothing but positive things to say about Antony's debut. While praising his quality as a player, Pellegrini also offered some advice on not overplaying and focusing on making key contributions to the game.

"He's a quality player," said the former Manchester City manager. "A good player doesn't constantly show off his skills with the ball. He has to play a good game, make few mistakes, and do two or three important things: a goal, a good pass, a good cross."

And that's exactly what Antony did in his first 72 minutes on the pitch. He showed great involvement in the game and was instrumental in the second goal for Real Betis. Despite only arriving a few days prior, it's clear that Antony will make a significant contribution to the team.

All in all, it was a successful start for Antony at Real Betis. And based on his impressive debut, it's safe to say that he will continue to make an impact for the team in the remaining games of the season.

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