Manchester United flop Antony produced a masterclass for Real Betis on Wednesday to deny Nottingham Forest a victory on their return to European competition in Spain. The Brazil international struck ...
Manchester United flop Antony produced a masterclass for Real Betis on Wednesday to deny Nottingham Forest a victory on their return to European competition in Spain.
The Brazil international struck a dramatic equaliser in the 85th minute, sneaking in at the back post to turn home Marc Roca’s cross.
This came after he brilliantly set up Cedric Bakambu for Betis’ opener in the first half.
Forest were in the ascendency after a brace from Igor Jesus, but they squandered their lead to settle for a 2-2 draw at the Estadio de La Cartuja.
Ange Postecoglou’s side will be frustrated they couldn’t make a triumphant return to the European competition after 29 years.
Forest finished seventh last season to qualify for the Conference League, but they were later promoted to the Europa League after Crystal Palace were banned from the competition for breaching multi-club ownership rules.
Superb comeback from Antony
Antony endured a disastrous spell at United after joining the club for an £82 million fee in 2022.
The 25-year-old netted just 12 goals in 96 appearances, and was sent on loan to Betis for the second half of last season.
He revived his career in Seville, bagging nine goals and five assists in 26 matches.
His performances convinced the La Liga outfit to shell out £21m to make the move permanent in the summer.
Their decision has been vindicated as Antony has made an impressive start to the new campaign.
Manager Manuel Pellegrini will hope the Brazilian continues his good form as they aim to perform well in La Liga and the Europa League.
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