Ten Hag was right about Antony.

Antony is thriving in La Liga.

Erik ten Hag may have been wrong to let Manchester United sign Antony for over £80 million, but he was right to believe his former Ajax pupil could make a difference at Old Trafford. At 25, Antony still has time to become one of the most exciting strikers in the world .

Better performance than both Yamal and Vinicius.

After a lackluster spell at Manchester United, Antony is stunning the football world with his explosive form in La Liga for Real Betis. In just the first few months of 2025, the Brazilian striker scored more goals in the Spanish top flight than both Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Jr.

Since joining La Liga, Antony has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in 7 appearances, averaging a goal or assist every 297 minutes. During the same period, Yamal has only 1 goal and 1 assist, while Vinicius has only 2 goals in La Liga.

From a controversial signing at MU with just 12 goals in 96 games, Antony has now become one of the most in-form strikers in Europe in early 2025. With 4 goals and 4 assists in 11 appearances for Betis in all competitions, the Brazilian forward has helped the Andalusian club transform their attack.

After an inconsistent start to the season, Betis can now dream of a Champions League spot and a Conference League title this season, having reached the quarter-finals. In the match played on the evening of March 16th, during Betis' difficult away game against Leganes, Antony didn't score or assist but left a strong impression.

Real Betis were trailing 0-2 after the first half, but thanks to the brilliance of Isco and especially Antony, Manuel Pellegrini's team came back to win 3-2.

Heat map and Antony's score of 7.7 after Betis' 3-2 win over Leganés on the evening of March 16th.

Antony played the full 90 minutes, creating one clear scoring opportunity and making six key passes that set up chances for his teammates.

The 2000-born star also delivered 4 accurate crosses and completed 4 successful dribbles – the best statistics of the match. He was given a score of 7.7 by SofaScore , confirming his crucial role in his team's comeback victory.

Revive your form

Antony's confidence and effectiveness at Betis are a rarity compared to his time at Manchester United. With 75 touches, an 87% pass accuracy rate, and impressive link-up play, Antony has shown that he lives up to the expectations placed upon him during his time at Ajax.

Not only did he shine in attack, but the striker also actively participated in defense, winning 5 out of 9 one-on-one duels and making a crucial clearance that helped Real Betis secure the victory in round 28 of La Liga.

With Real Betis currently only 9 points away from the top 5 in La Liga – a potential Champions League spot for next season – Antony will be a key factor in the team's continued success. Antony's form also delights Manchester United fans, as it will increase his market value, opening up opportunities for the "Red Devils" to recoup some of their investment this summer.

Antony was heavily criticized in England for his poor form and disproportionate transfer fee. But now, in La Liga, he is rewriting his own story. With each goal, each outstanding performance, Antony proves that he is still a talented player, just as Ten Hag stated a few years ago.

There are so many factors that influence a player's success or failure at a new club. From transfer fees, luck, the playing environment, and even the weather differences between England and Spain, as Antony recently shared.

But one thing is undeniable: many players are shining after leaving Manchester United. And clearly, Antony's poor performance at Old Trafford wasn't solely due to himself or the coaching methods of manager Ten Hag.

Bruno Fernandes shines as MU thrashes Leicester. In the early hours of March 17th, Bruno scored one goal and provided two assists, helping MU defeat hosts Leicester 3-0 in the 29th round of the Premier League.

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