Real Heartbreak: 21-year-old shocks Antony & Betis in 5-goal thriller against Celta Vigo

Antony and Real Betis broken by Celta Vigo.

Real Heartbreak: 21-year-old shocks Antony & Betis in 5-goal thriller against Celta Vigo

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 16:06 - 08.02.2025

Antony's goal was not enough as Real Betis threw away a two-goal lead against Celta Vigo in the LaLiga.

Antony's first goal for Real Betis wasn't enough to secure a win as they squandered a two-goal lead against Celta Vigo in LaLiga.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Celta Vigo emerged victorious with a 3-2 win on Saturday, staging a remarkable comeback after trailing at halftime in the explosive clash.

Manchester United loanee Antony earned his second consecutive Man of the Match award since joining Real Betis after he opened the scoring with a stunning goal, marking his first for the club.

Real Betis dominated the first half, taking a 2-0 lead into the break. However, Celta Vigo roared back to life after halftime, scoring two goals in three minutes to level the score just after the hour mark.

Antony celebrates his first LaLiga goal for Real Betis.
Antony celebrates his first LaLiga goal for Real Betis.

With just three minutes remaining, 21-year-old Williot Swedberg completed the turnaround, sealing the win for Celta Vigo with a deflected shot that broke the hearts of Antony and his Betis teammates.

The victory marked Celta Vigo's first win in five matches while Real Betis, on the other hand, suffered their first loss in three games and now sit in 10th place with 29 points, just one point ahead of Celta Vigo, who are now in 12th.

Celta Vigo produced a remarkable second half performance to turn it around.

The home side Celta Vigo have 28 points after 23 matches, while Real Betis, led by former Manchester City boss, Manuel Pelligrini, have 29 points.