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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Antony thriving in Spain at Betis </li><li>Has posted impressive stats</li><li>La Liga club make bold boast about winger</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Antony is the GOAT! Real Betis make bold 'Ballon d'Or contender' boast and show how Man Utd loanee is outperforming Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr

<p>Antony is enjoying life in La Liga after swapping <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/antony-deal-done-man-utd-winger-jet-out-real-betis-loan-move-agreed-gbp85m-flop/blt198141998f700f2d" target="_blank">Manchester United for Real Betis in the January transfer window</a>. The Brazilian star has now scored seven goals and contributed four assists for Manuel Pellegrini's side in just 20 games so far in 2025. And Betis have been quick to point out how those numbers are better than those managed by Real Madrid superstar and Ballon d'Or winner Vinicius Jr since Antony arrived in Spain. Los Verdiblancos also claim "there's only clear Ballon d'Or contender in my books" and add a GOAT emoji for good measure.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Vini Jr. and <a href="https://twitter.com/antony00?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@antony00</a> stats in 2025 since the GOAT joined Real Betis 👀<br><br>There’s only one clear Ballon d’Or 2025 contender in my books 🐐🏆 <a href="https://t.co/ZlLoW9cVUs">pic.twitter.com/ZlLoW9cVUs</a></p>— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBetis_en/status/1919698655340003377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-antony-curls-in-most-outrageous-goal-for-real-betis-yet-seal-last-gasp-win-espanyol-man-utd-loanee-manuel-pellegrini-champions-league-qualification/blt8a799e7f18feeae7" target="_blank">Antony's latest effort was another outrageous effort</a> that secured a last-gap win over Espanyol in La Liga. The winger spoke out after scoring the goal and said <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/know-how-talented-man-utd-flop-antony-turned-down-better-offers-real-betis-transfer/blta2770b342432baf2" target="_blank">moving to Betis was the "the best decision" he has ever made</a>. Real Betis are hoping to be able to keep hold of Antony but are unlikely to be able to meet Manchester United's €40m (£34m) asking price, although another loan could be a potential option that would suit all parties.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Since the beginning of February, no player has managed to create more clear-cut goalscoring chances than Antony (8) in La Liga.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Antony and Betis will be hoping to finish off the season in style. Manuel Pellegrini's side are 2-1 up at the halfway point of their Europa Conference League semi-final tie with Fiorentina and could still secure secure fifth place in La Liga which would see the team qualify for next season's Champions League.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ANTONY

Antony is the GOAT! Real Betis make bold 'Ballon d'Or contender' boast and show how Man Utd loanee is outperforming Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr | Goal.com

Real Betis have been quick to show how Antony is outperforming Real Madrid&apos;s Ballon d&apos;Or winner Vinicius Jr when it comes to goals and assists.

Antony is the GOAT! Real Betis make bold &apos;Ballon d&apos;Or contender&apos; boast and show how Man Utd loanee is outperforming Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr