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Antony has scored in back-to-back games for Real Betis Antony scored on his European debut for Real Betis as they put themselves in a commanding position to reach the last 16 of the Conference League with a 3-0 victory over Belgium's Gent. The Manchester United loanee opened the scoring for the Spanish side with a brilliant low curling strike from the edge of the box. The 24-year-old Brazil winger was also involved in Betis' second goal, passing to Isco who then set up Cedric Bakambu to fire home from close range. Sergi Altimira slotted in at the back post to complete the win with six minutes remaining as Manuel Pellegrini's side secured a healthy lead before the return fixture in Seville next week. Antony opened his league account for Betis on Saturday in a 3-2 defeat at Celta Vigo in only his second game for the club. He became the second most expensive player in Manchester United's history behind Paul Pogba when he signed from Ajax in August 2022 for £81. 3m. However, his performances have not lived up to expectations and he has scored just once in the Premier League since April 2023. Betis are one of four teams who could face league phase winners Chelsea in the next stage of the competition along with Gent, Denmark's Copenhagen or German side Heidenheim. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 13th February 2025 at 21: 58 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Danijel Milicevic Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: Manuel Pellegrini Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Danijel Milicevic Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: Manuel Pellegrini Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 UEFA Conference League All competitions Match ends, KAA Gent 0, Real Betis 3. Second Half ends, KAA Gent 0, Real Betis 3. Foul by Matisse Samoise (KAA Gent). Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Matisse Samoise (KAA Gent). Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Atsuki Ito (KAA Gent). Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis). Foul by Franck Surdez (KAA Gent). Natan (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time. Substitution, Real Betis. Ángel Ortiz replaces Youssouf Sabaly. Substitution, Real Betis. Mateo Flores replaces Giovani Lo Celso. Attempt missed. Bi Goore (KAA Gent) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Attempt blocked. Bi Goore (KAA Gent) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Franck Surdez. Foul by Franck Surdez (KAA Gent). Romain Perraud (Real Betis) wins a free kick on the left wing. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.