Antony further builds his rising profile in Spain as Real Betis dominate with a 5-1 victory.
Antony is making waves in Spain with Real Betis, playing a vital role in their dominant 5-1 victory over Real Valladolid. The Brazilian winger played a crucial part in the team’s third goal, slicing through the defense before supplying a pinpoint pass to Aitor Ruibal, who then teed up Isco for a composed finish. Antony’s influence extended well beyond that moment. He had 84 touches during the match, maintained a solid 86% pass accuracy, and was credited with creating a significant chance. His flair was on display through three successful dribbles, even though he didn’t manage to score—his only shot was off-target, and three other efforts were blocked. On the defensive side, he was equally committed, winning seven ground duels.
Elsewhere in European action, Tyrell Malacia made a brief return to action for PSV Eindhoven in their 3-1 win over FC Twente. Entering the game with just 12 minutes to go, the Dutch fullback made the most of his limited time. He registered two tackles, an interception, and a clearance, while also completing all five of his passes and winning both of his ground duels. It was a short but encouraging performance for a player coming back from a long injury layoff.
In Austria, Radek Vitek featured throughout the entire match as FC Blau-Weiß Linz edged Rapid Wien 2-1. The young goalkeeper was alert in his box, producing two key saves and confidently claiming a pair of high balls. He also managed to punch one ball clear and made two defensive clearances. However, his distribution left much to be desired—only four out of his 20 attempted long passes reached a teammate, leading to a pass completion rate of just 30%. Still, the win represented a positive result for his side and a step forward in his development.
All three players — Antony, Malacia, and Vitek — are showcasing their talents across Europe, each pushing their case for a future place at Manchester United or a permanent move elsewhere as they continue their respective journeys on loan.
