Antony was in fine form as Real Betis defeated Gent 3-0 away from home in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League knockout phase playoffs on Thursday night, Afrosport reports.
The Brazilian joined the Andalusian outfit on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the 2024-25 season and scored on his debut in a 3-2 defeat at Celta Vigo in La Liga at the weekend.
The 24-year-old made it two goals in as many games by opening the scoring in the 47th minute after being assisted by Senegal full-back Youssouf Sabaly.
Antony, in the process, became the first Betis player to score in his first two competitive away games since the 2013-14 season.
2 – Since at least the 2013/14 season, Antony 🇧🇷 has become the first @RealBetis_en player to score in his first two away games in all competitions. Carats. #Betis 💚🤍#BetisDay 💚🤍#EuropaLeague pic.twitter.com/ECMdZlKpzb
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) February 13, 2025
DR Congo forward Cedric Bakambu and Sergi Altimira scored the other goals to complete a comfortable win for Betis.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side will next face Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday before hosting Gent in the return leg at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
