According to “Varzesh3,” the crucial match between Espanyol and Real Betis in the 34th week of La Liga, which was highly significant for Manuel Pellegrini and his team in their quest for a Champions League spot, ended with a 2-1 victory for Betis.

Although hearing about Antony scoring for Betis, especially in the final minutes, has become a recurring story in La Liga, the former Manchester United star, a week after his superb goal against David de Gea in the Conference League, this time with a masterful left-footed strike reminiscent of Mohamed Salah’s trademark finishes, managed to break Espanyol’s defense in the dying moments and secure another valuable three points for his team.

While the match was heading towards a 1-1 draw after goals from Fernández for the hosts and Giovani Lo Celso for Betis, the ball fell to Antony in the right corner of Espanyol’s penalty area, giving the former United star the last chance for Betis to score the winning goal.

The scene where Antony scored one of the most spectacular goals of this La Liga season with a left-footed curler, sending the ball into the top corner of Espanyol’s net, marked another outstanding and vital victory for the former United player, who has struggled with his old club but shines with Betis.

Interestingly, Antony’s stunning goal came just hours after his former team, Manchester United, suffered a 4-3 defeat against Brentford, remaining in the lower half of the Premier League table, deepening the regret of United fans over Antony’s resurgence.