With United, 'biggest flop ever' - with Betis 'two-time Man of the Match'
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Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 08.02.25. | 21:37
The Red Devils' "worst addition ever," Antony, won two Man of the Match awards in as many games with his new club, Betis. And he's not the only one who "revived" after leaving Old Trafford...
Approximately two weeks ago, Man United fans were ecstatic. No, they didn't win a game, let alone a trophy. The reason was different - Antony left the club and joined the Spanish Real Betis on loan until the end of the season. That way, the Red Devils got rid of the player they named their "biggest flop ever," who was paid €95 million and scored 12 goals in 96 appearances.
Today, the same fans are probably wondering if there is something wrong with their club... Namely, Antony won two Man of the Match awards in as many games with Betis and earlier this afternoon scored his maiden goal with the La Liga side. And that wouldn't be so odd - some players simply cannot get used to the pretty physical and unique playing style in England - if the Brazilian was the only one to revive a career after leaving Old Trafford.
Man United loanee Antony has won Player of the Match in each of his first two games for Real Betis 🥇 pic.twitter.com/hnrZG5nSqr
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) February 8, 2025
Moreover, the examples are multiple. Scott McTominay left United last August after 22 years in Manchester (including youth categories) and now shines with Napoli while topping the Serie A table with the Neapolitans. Mason Greenwood flourished with Getafe and Olympique Marseille upon his departure from England. In addition, he's the second-leading Ligue 1 scorer.
Anthony Elanga "exploded" at Nottingham Forest as the Trees are third in the Premier League, with the Swede being one of their most crucial players, with three goals and eight assists so far. Finally, David de Gea, who was practically chased away from Old Trafford, is currently one of the best custodians in Italy and the entire Europe, representing Fiorentina.
Perhaps all these players are just "exceptions that prove the rule," but maybe there is something genuinely and deeply wrong with Man United. After all, if you need another piece of evidence - which, truth be told, shouldn't be necessary - just compare Ruben Amorim's result with Sporting Lisbon and with Man United, and everything will be crystal clear.
LA LIGA - MATCHDAY 23
Friday
Rayo Vallecano - Valladolid 1-0 (0-0)
/Garcia 71/
Saturday
Celta - Betis 3-2 (0-2)
/Beltran 63, Rodriguez 65, Swedberg 87 - Antony 10, Llorente 22/
Ath.Bilbao - Girona 3-0 (2-0)
/Sancet 42 pen, 45+1, 79/
Las Palmas - Villarreal 0-0 HT
23.00: (2.00) Real Madrid (3.60) Atl.Madrid (4.00)
Sunday
16.00: (2.35) Alaves (2.95) Getafe (3.60)
18.15: (1.80) Valencia (3.50) Leganes (5.40)
20.30: (1.60) Sociedad (3.60) Espanyol (6.50)
23.00: (5.90) Sevilla (4.20) Barcelona (1.55)
Monday
23.00: (2.10) Mallorca (3.20) Osasuna (4.20)
***odds are subject to change***
