Antony shines, Real Betis beat Mallorca 3-0 and Lyon 2-0.
Antony scored 3 goals in 2 matches, helping Real Betis win 3-0 against Mallorca and 2-0 against Lyon in the Europa League; he has now scored 15 goals for Betis, surpassing his 12 goals for Man Utd after 60 matches.
A confident lob, a satisfied smile from Isco Alarcón on the pitch, and another victory for Real Betis. Antony Matheus dos Santos is enjoying a run of form: scoring against Olympique de Lyon in a 2-0 Europa League win after recently scoring a brace to help Betis beat Mallorca 3-0 in La Liga.
A brace against Mallorca, a response after the defeat against Atletico Madrid.
Back in La Liga, Betis beat Mallorca 3-0, with Antony scoring a brace to help the team regain their winning momentum after a slip-up against Atletico Madrid. Their sharpness in decisive moments allowed Betis to quickly take control of the game and not give their opponents a chance to recover.
After the match, Antony said briefly but decisively: “I am very happy with this result, it is an extremely important victory. It gives the whole team confidence.” He expressed a little regret at missing a hat-trick, but emphasized: “The most important thing is the three points and we will continue with this confidence.”
European moment: a lob over the Lyon goalkeeper.
Returning to the Europa League just a few days later, Betis beat Lyon 2-0. Ez Abde opened the scoring, and Antony completed the victory with a skillful finish: lobbing the ball over the goalkeeper after a sharp pass from Marc Roca. Television cameras captured Isco Alarcón's smile on the pitch – a recognition of the inspiration Antony provided.
Antony's outstanding statistics at Real Betis
- He scored 3 goals in his last 2 matches: a brace against Mallorca (La Liga) and 1 goal against Lyon (Europa League).
- He has been involved in all five of the team's most recent goals: four goals and one assist.
- This brings his total goals for Real Betis to 15, surpassing his 12 goals at Man Utd, achieved in 60 matches.
- He is close to becoming the club's greatest ever goalscorer in European cup history.
An irreplaceable role under manager Manuel Pellegrini
Antony is proving himself to be an indispensable part of Manuel Pellegrini's attack. His explosive form in both La Liga and the Europa League has made the Brazilian a key source of inspiration in Betis' recent victories.
His speed, technique, and confidence make him a reliable target in transitional situations as well as in the penalty area. Not only does he score regularly, Antony also influences the team's attacking rhythm and morale.
The atmosphere in the dressing room and Antony's own statement.
Antony showed complete integration and happiness in wearing the Betis shirt: “Everyone knows I’ve always wanted to play here. I feel at home, playing for the fans and for my teammates.”
With Betis needing a consistent attacking leader at this crucial stage of the season, Antony's current form means more than just the numbers. He is not only Betis' top scorer but is also making steady progress toward becoming a new icon at Benito Villamarin.
