Manchester United discard revived in La Liga: 25-year-old Antony has 3 assists in 4 matches & totals 8 goals and 7 assists this season, becoming Real Betis' true core.

A player's development depends on their surroundings; Antony was fully discarded by Manchester United this season but flourished after transferring to Real Betis in La Liga, becoming the team's central figure with his passing and scoring abilities.

In the 20th round of La Liga's high-profile match, Betis beat Villarreal 2-0. The 25-year-old Brazilian right winger Antony started and played 89 minutes before being substituted, delivering one assist and winning an opponent's own goal, with 2 shots (1 on target), 2 successful dribbles out of 2 attempts, and 3 key passes, showcasing an excellent performance.

This assist marks Antony's third in the last four La Liga rounds. Having missed the preseason and the first three league games, Antony immediately became Betis' starting right winger after officially joining. So far, he has appeared 23 times across all competitions, starting 22 matches, totaling 1836 minutes on the pitch, scoring 8 goals and providing 7 assists, directly contributing to 15 goals. He is the undisputed attacking core as Betis competes strongly on three fronts. Currently, Betis ranks sixth in La Liga, has reached the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, and is undefeated in the Europa League group stage, sitting fourth in the standings.

A change of environment can revive a career. Betis spent €22 million in the summer transfer window to sign Antony from Manchester United at the last moment, a highly cost-effective acquisition. Betis trusted Antony, and he has repaid that faith with goals and assists, fully shaking off his struggles and lack of playing time at Manchester United. At Betis, he shines like a warm winter sun, improving steadily.