Antony hasn't changed, it's just that Manchester doesn't understand him yet.

Antony integrated very quickly at Real Betis.

Two goals and an assist in a 3-0 win over Mallorca not only helped Betis move up to fifth in La Liga, but also confirmed: the Brazilian has found himself again.

At Villamarin, things unfolded like a samba. In the 10th minute, Antony received the ball 25 meters from goal and fired a thunderous shot into the bottom right corner. In the 34th, he doubled the lead with a one-touch finish from Hector Bellerin's pass, neat, elegant and cool.

Then in the second half, the player who had been left out of the Old Trafford plans rounded off the night with an assist for Abde Ezzalzouli. A perfect performance.

Since February, only Kylian Mbappe has scored more goals from outside the box than Antony in Europe’s five major leagues. It’s not just his audacity, it’s his confidence that has returned. After what was called an “£81m flop” in Manchester, Antony is now the star of a Betis side that has turned rejection into motivation.

The interesting thing is the mindset. In England, Antony was bound by strict rules, scrutinized by transfer fees and unreasonable expectations. In Spain, he lived like an artist. Pellegrini allowed him to dribble freely, dare to take risks, dare to create. And when the heart is free from fear, the feet speak.

Antony has five goals and two assists in all competitions this season.

Antony is no longer a player who lives by feints. He has learned to choose the moment, choose the space, choose simple and effective. His two finishes against Mallorca were both those of a mature player, unpretentious, but full of artistry.

When asked about his future, Antony said simply: “I am happy, I am at home.” Perhaps, Manchester United lost more than they thought. Because in Seville, they lost not only a talented player, but also a football soul that had just been liberated.

If Betis win the Champions League this season, Antony will be a symbol of the magic that only football can create: where the once-outcasts can come back, shine, and make all of Europe look up.

At Villamarín, people no longer see a player looking for a way to save his career. They see an artist dancing with the ball, and with his own destiny.

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