Antony's Revival in the Europa League

Antony left a strong impression in the Europa League by providing an assist and scoring a goal, aiding Betis in earning an important point in a dramatic tie with Nottingham Forest.

The match was lively right from the start, Antony quickly set up Bakambu to open the scoring in the 15th minute, but Igor Jesus soon scored twice to put Forest ahead 2-1. After halftime, Betis adjusted their tactics while Forest lost cohesion due to substitutions. Antony continued to pressure on the right wing and scored in the final minute, securing a 2-2 draw for Betis.

This goal not only helped Betis retain a crucial point on their opening day but also held great significance for Antony personally. After a period of being considered surplus at Manchester United, the 24-year-old forward is gradually regaining form and confidence at his new club. This was also his first goal for Betis this season, laying the foundation for Antony to prove his worth in the Europa League campaign.

Antony was the standout performer for Real Betis in the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian winger played the entire 90 minutes, directly contributing to both goals with one goal and one assist. According to Sofascore, Antony showed efficiency by successfully dribbling past opponents 4 times out of 5 attempts, delivering 2 key passes, and maintaining an 82% passing accuracy.

He also demonstrated great determination in duels, engaging in 18 one-on-one battles and winning 12, while earning 5 fouls for Betis. These statistics highlight Antony's return to the image of a speedy and skillful attacking star.

For Nottingham Forest, the 2-2 draw was clearly disappointing. They came very close to a victory on their return to European competition after nearly three decades of absence. Nevertheless, the result also exposed the limitations of coach Postecoglou’s team, especially in maintaining focus during the second half.

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