Antony shines on debut for Real Betis, Scoops La Liga MOTM award

Brazilian winger Antony had a dream debut for Real Betis, earning the Man of the Match award following his standout performance in the 2-2 draw against Athletic Bilbao.

After an underwhelming two-and-a-half seasons at Old Trafford, Antony joined Betis on loan for the rest of the season. The 24-year-old had initially joined Manchester United from Ajax in the summer of 2022 for £82m but struggled to live up to his hefty price tag.

During his time at United, he made 96 appearances and scored 12 goals but found himself out of favor under Ruben Amorim. Seizing the opportunity, Antony moved to Betis in January for a fresh start.

His debut in Spain was a promising one, as he played a key role in the game against Bilbao, registering an assist when his saved shot was finished off by former Real Madrid star Isco. Antony’s performance earned him the La Liga MVP award for the match.

Reacting to the honor, Antony shared on Instagram: “Let’s go for more! Happy to be elected MVP!!!”

Meanwhile, United’s struggles continued as they were defeated 2-0 by Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.