February 13th 2025.
On Thursday, Antony proved once again why he has been the talk of the town since joining Real Betis. The talented winger, who is currently on loan from Manchester United, scored his second goal in just three games. And let me tell you, it was quite a sight to behold.
Antony's move to Betis came as a surprise to many, especially given the hefty price tag of £85million that United paid for him. But after a disastrous 18 months at Old Trafford, the Brazilian was in dire need of a fresh start. And boy, has he made the most of it.
From the moment he stepped onto the field for his debut, Antony has been on fire. Not only did he scoop the Man of the Match award, but he also scored in his second appearance for the team. And on Thursday, as Betis took on Gent in the Europa Conference League play-off, Antony once again proved to be the star of the show.
At half-time, the game was still goalless. But just two minutes into the second half, Antony produced a moment of pure magic. With a swift cut-in from the right and a precise left-footed curler into the far corner, he beat the goalkeeper and gave his team the lead. And the way he proudly pointed to the Betis badge on his shirt showed just how much he has embraced his new club.
Meanwhile, back in Manchester, fans were left scratching their heads. Their once highly-rated winger, who was considered one of their worst signings, was now shining for another team. It's no wonder that some supporters took to social media to question what went wrong and whether the club was to blame for Antony's struggles.
But let's not forget, Antony had a similarly impressive start to his United career. He scored in his first three games against top teams like Arsenal, Manchester City and Everton. And who could forget his memorable winner against Barcelona in a Europa League play-off? But unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse in his second season, as he only managed to score three times and barely got any game time before being loaned out in January.
Thankfully, Betis has been a breath of fresh air for Antony. And even though the loan deal doesn't include an option or obligation to buy, the Spanish club has already expressed their desire to make it happen. In fact, Betis' CEO even had a conversation with United's CEO, showing that there is a good relationship between the two clubs. And who knows, maybe we'll see Antony continue to shine in Spain next season. After all, anything is possible.
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