Manchester United`s on-loan star Antony was visibly moved to tears following Real Betis` nail-biting progression to the Conference League final. The Spanish side secured their place with a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina in Thursday`s semi-final second leg, resulting in a 4-3 aggregate victory.
The intense match saw Fiorentina staging a comeback, with Robin Gosens netting twice to level the aggregate score at 3-3 by the end of regular time. However, Abdi Ezzalzouli`s crucial extra-time goal for Betis sealed their spot in the final.
Antony played a pivotal role in Betis` success, scoring in both legs of the tie and providing the assist for Ezzalzouli`s decisive goal. The Brazilian`s outstanding performance left him overwhelmed with emotion at the final whistle.
Since joining Real Betis on loan in January, the 25-year-old has made a significant impact, tallying eight goals and five assists across all competitions. His Conference League contributions have been particularly impressive, with four goals and three assists in just eight appearances.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Real Betis, while Fiorentina faces disappointment after reaching the finals in the previous two seasons without securing the trophy.
Antony`s emotional reaction highlights the importance of this achievement for both the player and the club, as they look forward to the opportunity to claim the Conference League title.