Antony's resurgence continued as the Manchester United loanee delivered another impressive performance for Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League. The Brazilian winger scored and assisted in Betis' dominant 4-0 victory over Vitoria, helping the Spanish side advance to the quarter-finals of a European competition for the first time since the 1997-98 season.
Manuel Pellegrini's team entered the second leg with a narrow advantage but quickly established control through Cedric Bakambu's early brace. The striker netted twice within the opening 20 minutes, putting Vitoria firmly on the back foot.
Antony extended Betis' lead shortly after halftime with a clinical finish. The 24-year-old capitalized on Isco's precise through ball, driving into the penalty area before unleashing a powerful near-post shot past goalkeeper Bruno Varela.
The Manchester United outcast wasn't done there. In the closing stages of the match, Antony showcased his pace by beating Mikel Villanueva down the wing before setting up Isco for Betis' fourth goal, completing the comprehensive victory.
Since joining Real Betis on loan, Antony has flourished in Spain. The winger has now contributed four goals and three assists in just 10 appearances for the Seville-based club. This impressive return equals his entire output for Manchester United from the beginning of last season, highlighting his dramatic transformation in form.
Following this standout European performance, Antony and Real Betis will shift their focus back to La Liga action, with a fixture against Leganes scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
