Antony has enjoyed a superb begin to life on loan at Real Betis, however the winger was within the highlight for all of the mistaken reasons after producing a horrendous challenge within the side’s 2-1 win over Getafe this evening.
The Manchester United loanee played a big role within the opening goal of the sport, setting off on a jinking run from deep inside Betis’ half before assisting Isco with a pinpoint pass.
Former Real Madrid man Isco scored from the penalty spot to double Betis’ lead within the 77th minute, with the visitors cruising towards a cushty victory at Getafe’s Estadio Coliseum.
But there was late drama within the La Liga contest as Borja Mayoral struck from close range to cut back the deficit, before each Domingos Duarte and Antony got their marching orders in stoppage time.
Duarte was the primary to be shown a red card by Javier Alberola Rojas and Antony soon followed the Getafe defender down the tunnel after a mindless tackle on Juan Iglesias.
After losing possession in an innocuous position the touchline, the Brazilian forward raced after Iglesias and lunged on the centre-back from behind, a while after the ball had been played.
Antony appeared resigned to his fate as he looked sheepishly within the direction of referee Rojas, before giving the official a thumbs up as he made his way off the sphere.
The sending off means Antony might be suspended for Betis’ next match against champions Real Madrid, who trail Barcelona only on goal difference at the highest.
Since completing a short lived move from Old Trafford at Betis, Antony has racked up two goals and two assists in his 4 opening league matches for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.
The 24-year-old also found the web with an outstanding long-range strike in Betis’ 3-0 win over Gent within the Europa Conference League.
Betis’ defeat of Getafe saw Antony and Co leapfrog Mallorca and Real Sociedad within the table, with the club level on points with sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano.
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‘An important thing is that I even have found myself again,’ Antony said ahead of Betis’ trip to Getafe.
‘I’m completely happy to be having fun with myself every single day. Things go well once we are well, completely happy, content… In 4 games I even have scored three goals and gave an assist. I expected it and I didn’t expect it.
‘I even have worked mentally and physically to get to this moment. I’m very completely happy about that.
‘Once I was in England I continued working mentally and physically I used to be also feeling well. I used to be preparing for this moment. Now, I’m very completely happy to be having fun with and living an incredible moment.’
The Brazil international added: ‘I wasn’t playing much, but I’ve been working hard. I needed to be completely happy with myself. The most effective version of being completely happy with myself is a very powerful thing. I played little or no in Manchester, but I’m grateful to them and likewise to the coach, who spoke to me.
‘I even have a whole lot of friends who played here and so they left me very calm in order that I could sign here. I used to be sure in my heart that coming here was the very best decision for me. I hope to proceed like this.
‘I’ve had an incredible time in Manchester too, I won two titles and I’m very grateful. But after I say that I’ve found myself here, I’m completely happy, the individuals are like us in Brazil.
‘The sun helps rather a lot. I’m very completely happy here. I get up every single day with a smile and that’s very necessary.’
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