Antony’s Stunning Volley Leads Real Betis to Victory Over Real Sociedad

Antony’s Stunning Volley Leads Real Betis to Victory Over Real Sociedad

In a thrilling display of skill and precision, Manchester United’s on-loan winger Antony continues to make waves in Spain. The 24-year-old Brazilian sensation scored for the third consecutive game, showcasing his exceptional talent and helping Real Betis secure a commanding 3-0 victory over a nine-man Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Antony’s latest masterpiece came in the form of a brilliant volley from just inside the box, opening the scoring at the Benito Villamarín. This goal not only set the tone for the match but also highlighted Antony’s remarkable start to life in Spain. Since joining Betis on loan from Manchester United, Antony has been nothing short of spectacular, making four appearances in all competitions and earning the Player of the Match accolade in all three of his LaLiga outings.

His contributions didn’t stop at scoring. Antony also played a pivotal role in setting up Marc Roca for the third goal, further cementing Betis’ dominance in the match. Earlier, he won a penalty, although it was missed by Giovani Lo Celso.

Antony’s seamless integration into the Betis squad has been a joy to watch. His partnership with fellow January recruit Cucho Hernández, who joined from MLS side Columbus Crew, has added a new dimension to Betis’ attack. Playing alongside seasoned players like Isco and the promising youngster Jesús Rodriguez, Antony has found a perfect environment to thrive.

In a post-match interview with DAZN, Antony shared his thoughts on his impressive form, saying, “I think the most important thing is to be happy. I am [happy] here. Things are coming off naturally. I am really happy to score and help the team. I don’t have any [goal targets], I am just working hard. I am focused, happy and enjoying every day.”

Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini couldn’t hide his delight with Antony’s performance, stating, “I’m delighted [with the forwards]. I have always said that teams have to work as a collective, but it’s individuals who can decide matches. Antony has started so well. And on top of that he’s scoring goals — it wasn’t easy the goal he scored today, eh!”

Antony’s impact at Betis has been profound, and the club is keen to extend his stay beyond the current loan agreement. Despite being United’s second most expensive signing ever, behind Paul Pogba at £80 million ($97.3m) from Ajax in 2022, Betis CEO Ramón Alarcón has expressed interest in making Antony’s move permanent, claiming it is “a possibility” this week. “Why not?” he said.

Looking ahead, Betis faces back-to-back away games, first against Gent in the Conference League and then Getafe in LaLiga, before hosting league leaders Real Madrid on March 2. These matches will be crucial for Betis as they aim to climb higher in the LaLiga standings.

• Antony has scored in three consecutive games for Real Betis.
• He has been named Player of the Match in all three of his LaLiga appearances.
• Betis is currently eighth in LaLiga.
• Antony’s loan move from Manchester United has been a resounding success.

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Antony to see if he can maintain his scintillating form and help Betis achieve their goals. With his current trajectory, the future looks bright for both Antony and Real Betis.