Manchester United's Compass, Real Betis' Circle God: Antony's Brilliant Chip Shot & Involvement in 8 Goals in Last 10 Matches, Betis Defeat Lyon 2-0

Do you believe that moving a tree can kill it, while moving a person can revive them? This phrase suits Brazilian forward Antony very well. At Manchester United, he was ineffective, clueless about how to play, and became Amroli's castoff; after moving to Real Betis, Antony transformed into a "circle god," all-powerful and the club’s top scorer.

At 4 a.m. Beijing time on November 7th, during the fourth round of the Europa League group stage, Real Betis played Lyon at home. In the first half, former Beijing Guoan player Bakambu assisted Abud to break the deadlock, then Roca set up Antony for a stunning chip shot to extend the lead; Real Betis went into halftime leading 2-0. In the second half, neither side scored. Ultimately, Real Betis comfortably beat Lyon 2-0, achieving 2 wins and 2 draws in 4 Europa League matches, accumulating 8 points and ranking eighth, within the direct qualification zone.

In this match, Antony started as the team's right winger and played 87 minutes before being substituted. In the 35th minute, Roca sent a long pass behind Lyon’s defense, and Antony made a brilliant chip shot past the advancing Lyon goalkeeper to score! Antony has scored in consecutive games, contributing directly to 8 goals in his last 10 matches, with 6 goals and 2 assists, earning the highest match rating of 7.9 after the game.

Now 25 years old, Antony is at the peak age for a professional footballer, with a transfer market value estimated at 35 million euros. He missed the preseason and the first three rounds of this season, needing time to readjust, train, and recover. However, Antony is very happy at Real Betis, which helps him integrate well with the team. He has started all 7 La Liga matches and 3 Europa League games, firmly establishing himself as a key player for Betis, with a stable output of 6 goals and 2 assists in 10 matches.