Antony Demands Change After Real Betis Europa League Shocker

Antony Demands Change After Real Betis Europa League Shocker

Arthur Jones
Arthur Jones
Published: Mar 12, 2026

Real Betis winger Antony has demanded a period of intense self-criticism following the team's 1-0 defeat to ten-man Panathinaikos in the first leg of their round of 16 Europa League tie. After seeing a late penalty sink the La Liga side, the Manchester United flop sent a strong "we have to change" message to his team-mates.

A Shocking Setback in Athens

It's a bitter pill to swallow for Real Betis. Despite Panathinaikos winger Anass Zaroury receiving a red card, the Spanish side couldn't break the deadlock. Instead, Vicente Taborda stunned them with an 88th-minute penalty, securing a vital lead for the Greek hosts. Antony, speaking after the match, admitted the team needs to find "a little more patience" and engage in