Antony sobbed uncontrollably.

On February 21st, Antony broke down in tears after missing a one-on-one opportunity in the 90+4th minute, resulting in Real Betis drawing 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's 25th round.

Antony broke down in tears after the final whistle.

At La Cartuja, Real Betis got off to a good start with Cedric Bakambu opening the scoring in the 16th minute. Rayo Vallecano responded with an equalizer from Isi Palazon before halftime. The game then became a back-and-forth affair, with Betis trying to find the winning goal but lacking sharpness in their finishing.

The decisive moment came in the fourth minute of added time. From a through ball by Cucho Hernandez, Antony raced down to face goalkeeper Augusto Batalla. The Brazilian striker's shot went straight to Batalla, the opportunity slipped away, and the final whistle blew shortly afterwards.

The cameras captured Antony collapsing on the pitch and bursting into tears. His teammates and sporting director Manu Fajardo rushed to comfort him. According to El Chiringuito , Antony was very disappointed at missing the opportunity to secure a victory in this crucial match.

The draw meant Betis couldn't close the gap with Atletico Madrid in the race for a Champions League spot. The gap now stands at 6 points. Rayo Vallecano, who are only 2 points above the relegation zone and have a game in hand, left the pitch with a valuable point.

Antony joined Betis on loan from Manchester United in January 2025 before being permanently signed for £21.5 million. Prior to that, he moved to Old Trafford in 2022 for £86 million from Ajax, scoring 12 goals and providing 5 assists in 96 appearances.

The missed opportunity in the 90+4th minute is a haunting image for Antony and Betis, as they have repeatedly squandered their advantage in the race for a Champions League spot. However, the season is still ahead, and Manuel Pellegrini's team can still rectify the situation.

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