• 2 days ago
Manchester United loanee Antony has delivered another stunning performance as the Brazilian scored in Real Betis' confident 3-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday.

The 24-year-old got on the scoresheet with an outstanding left-foot volley to give the lead to his side in the 51st minute of the La Liga game.

Hecapitalizedd on the situation where the opponent's goalkeeper, Alex Remiro, had punched the ball following a set-piece cross from former Real Madrid star Isco.

Additionally, Antony delivered an assist to Marc Roca in the 69th minute, which secured a 3-0 victory at Estadio Benito Villamarin.

His goal came after a red card for La Real's center-back Igor Zubeldia for a last-man foul in the first half.

Following another impressive performance, Antony said: 'I'm really happy with the game we had today. We knew that it was really important to win, and we kept going to pick up confidence.

'I think the most important thing is to be happy. Here, I'm really happy, as I said before.

'I'm really happy to score and help the tea,m, and we keep going like this.'

The Brazilian star has enjoyed a successful loan spell so far, with three goals in four games for Real Betis, while he previously had only one in 14 matches for Man United during the first half of the season.

Since leaving Unit, ed he has found the net during Real Betis' clashes against Celta Vigo in the league and Gent in the Conference League Last 16 play-offs.

'I'm not setting a number for goals. I work hard every day. Ily focused, really happy here and enjoying every day,' added Antony.

Real Sociedad arrived at the Villamarin as the favorites to win the game despite having a disappointing season that left them in the 11th place in the La Liga table.

Meanwhile, Betis had a strong chance to take the lead in the 33rd minute, but former Tottenham star Giovani Lo Celso saw his penalty saved, which was also won by Antony after he was fouled in the box.

His side is currently eighth in the league table, three points from European football qualification places.

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