Real Betis Reaches Conference League Final Led by Manchester United Loanee Antony

Manchester United loanee Antony has experienced a remarkable career revival since his loan move to Real Betis in January, highlighted by his pivotal role in guiding the club to their first-ever Europa Conference League final. Antony scored a stunning free-kick and assisted the extra-time winner in the semi-final against Fiorentina, emotionally reflecting on the tough personal and professional challenges he faced during his difficult stint at Manchester United. Despite being bought for a significant fee and reuniting with former coach Erik ten Hag, Antony struggled at United, facing criticism and pressure, which contributed to his emotional response upon success at Betis. He expressed deep gratitude and relief, sharing that he had cried with his family over the hardships endured and is now living a dream, prioritizing happiness and enjoyment of football at Betis. While his future at Manchester United remains uncertain under new management, Antony feels fulfilled at Betis and values the positive environment that has allowed him to flourish. Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini praised the team's achievement and emphasized their focus on La Liga and a potential Champions League spot following the Conference League final qualification.