When Antony was packed off on loan from Manchester United to Real Betis, the Spanish club were convinced they were signing a player who would improve the club's fortunes and not the forlorn figure who had struggled so badly in the Premier League.

Real Betis attacking midfielder, Isco, has joked that the club need to do a ‘crowdfunding’ to sign Antony permanently from Manchester United. Antony joined Real Betis on loan from Manchester United in January.

Betis maintained their lead at the Benito Villamarin to record a fourth consecutive win and extend their current unbeaten run to seven games. Antony earned high praise for another of his performances since leaving United for Spain on loan in January,