Antony exploded, Real Betis beat Mallorca 3-0 and Lyon 2-0
Antony scored 3 goals in 2 matches, helping Real Betis beat Mallorca 3-0 and Lyon 2-0 in the Europa League; he has 15 goals for Betis, surpassing 12 goals for Man Utd after 60 matches.
A confident lob, a satisfied smile from Isco Alarcón on the pitch and another win for Real Betis. Antony Matheus dos Santos is on a winning streak: scoring against Olympique de Lyon in a 2-0 Europa League win after scoring twice in Betis' 3-0 win over Mallorca in La Liga.
Double against Mallorca, response to defeat against Atletico Madrid
Back in La Liga, Betis beat Mallorca 3-0 and Antony was the highlight with a double, helping the home team regain their winning rhythm right after the stumble against Atletico Madrid. Sharpness in decisive situations helped Betis quickly control the situation and not give the opponent a chance to come back.
After the match, Antony said briefly but firmly: “I am very happy with the result, it was a very important victory. It gives the whole team confidence.” He expressed some regret at missing out on a hat-trick, but stressed: “The most important thing is the three points and we will continue with this confidence.”
European moment: chip ball over Lyon goalkeeper
Back in the Europa League just days later, Betis beat Lyon 2-0. Ez Abde opened the scoring, and Antony finished with a fine finish, lobbing the ball over the goalkeeper after a crisp pass from Marc Roca. The TV cameras caught Isco Alarcón smiling on the pitch – a nod to Antony’s inspiration.
Antony's outstanding statistics at Real Betis
- Scored 3 goals in the last 2 matches: a double against Mallorca (La Liga) and 1 goal against Lyon (Europa League).
- Contributed to all 5 of the team's recent goals: 4 goals, 1 assist.
- Bringing the total number of goals for Real Betis to 15, surpassing the achievement of 12 goals at Man Utd, achieved in 60 matches.
- Closer to becoming the club's all-time leading scorer in European competitions.
Irreplaceable role under coach Manuel Pellegrini
Antony is proving himself to be an irreplaceable figure in Manuel Pellegrini's attack. His explosive form in both La Liga and the Europa League has made the Brazilian the main inspiration behind Betis' recent victories.
His pace, technique and confidence make him a reliable source in transition and in the box. Not only does he score regularly, Antony also influences the team's attacking rhythm and spirit.
The locker room vibe and a word from Antony himself
Antony showed absolute integration and happiness when wearing Betis shirt: “Everyone knows I always wanted to play football here. I feel at home, playing for the fans and for my teammates.”
With Betis in need of a consistent attacking leader at a crucial stage of the season, Antony’s current form means more than just numbers. Not only is he Betis’ top scorer, he is also taking solid steps towards becoming a new icon at Benito Villamarin.
