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Antony has been thriving since becoming a member of Actual Betis in Spain, however the winger was hit with an surprising setback. In Betis’ 2-1 win over Getafe, Antony obtained his first profession crimson card, ruling him out of the essential La Liga conflict towards Actual Madrid.
In Matchday 25 of the 2024-25 La Liga season, Getafe hosted Betis, with the away facet aiming for a spot within the European qualification positions. The sport began brightly for Antony when, within the seventeenth minute, he made a superb solo run and offered an ideal help to Isco, who completed expertly to open the scoring, including but one other help to Antony’s tally.
Nevertheless, issues took a flip for the more serious close to the top of the sport. With Betis main 2-1 in stoppage time, Antony was tackled by Getafe’s Juan Iglesias. The winger, not taking the problem effectively, responded with a rash deal with from behind, with no try (or intent) to play the ball.
After a short confrontation with a number of Getafe gamers and regardless of issuing each yellow and crimson playing cards, referee Javier Rojas despatched Antony off with a straight crimson card. Thankfully for Betis, they held on to safe the 2-1 victory, climbing to seventh place within the Spanish league.
Nevertheless, Antony will miss Betis’ subsequent match in Matchday 26 towards second-placed Actual Madrid. The Brazilian has made an instantaneous affect at Betis, contributing 3 objectives, 2 assists, and three La Liga Participant of the Match awards in simply 6 appearances.
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Antony, joyful at Actual Betis
Antony’s profitable stint at Actual Betis contrasts together with his time at Manchester United, the place he struggled to persistently ship his greatest performances. Now, in a brand new group and atmosphere, the Brazilian spoke about his consolation and happiness in his present kind.
“Crucial factor is that I’ve discovered myself. I’m joyful to get pleasure from every day. Issues go effectively once we’re doing effectively, joyful, content material… In 4 video games, I scored three objectives and offered an help. I anticipated it and I didn’t. I’ve labored mentally and bodily to get to this second. I’m very joyful about that. I’m very joyful,” Antony advised Diario As final week.
He additionally mirrored on his temporary time below coach Ruben Amorim at United: “I used to be enjoying a bit, however as you mentioned, I used to be working laborious each day. I wanted to be pleased with myself. The very best model of being pleased with myself now, beginning effectively, is essential to me. I’m very grateful for all the pieces, for the coach (Amorim) too, who spoke to me.”
“So, I’m very joyful to be right here, to be joyful and revel in every day. I additionally did very effectively in Manchester; I gained two titles, and I’m very grateful. However once I say that right here, I’ve discovered myself, happiness, the individuals are like us in Brazil. The solar helps quite a bit. I’m very joyful right here. Day-after-day I get up with a smile, and that’s crucial,” Antony concluded.
