Antony returns to Real Betis’s team after serving suspension. The Brazilian striker should start this Friday against Real Madrid in the 32nd round of LaLiga. The game takes place at Estádio de La Cartuja, at Sevilha, from 4pm (Brasília time).
Betis occupies fifth place with 49 points and is looking for victory at home to get closer to direct places in European competitions. Antony arrives motivated after his return and appears as the main offensive weapon against the Merengue defense.
Antony returns hungry for the game in Betis’s attack
The Brazilian was suspended in the last round and now reinforces the offensive trio alongside Cucho Hernández and Abde Ezzalzouli. Manuel Pellegrini counts on Antony’s speed and dribbling on the right side to create danger.
Antony has seven goals and five assists this season. Ele is going through a good phase against Betis and should explore spaces against Real Madrid’s defensive line, which faces absences. The Brazilian player usually decides classics with individual actions.
- Valles
- Bellerín
- Bartra
- Natan
- Ricardo Rodríguez
- Amrabat
- Marc Roca
- Fornals
- Antony
- Cucho Hernández
- Ezzalzouli
Betis bets on Antony to surprise Real Madrid
The Andalusian team is coming off a victory over Girona and is experiencing a positive moment at home. Pellegrini sets up midfield with Amrabat and Roca to support the attack. The fans at the neutral stadium should push Betis from the first minutes.
The home team lost Junior Firpo and has Diego Llorente as a doubt. Antony returns to increase offensive power. The Brazilian has already shown his service against big teams and can be decisive in quick transitions.
Real Madrid deals with injuries and visits Sevilha
Álvaro Arbeloa commands Real Madrid with several absences from the squad. Rodrygo, Courtois, Militão and others remain out. The team has 73 points in second place and needs to win to put pressure on Barcelona.
Lunin must defend the goal. The defensive line has Rüdiger and Huijsen. In attack, Mbappé and Vinicius Jr form the main duo. Real Madrid has a historical advantage, but Betis tends to complicate Sevilha.
Histórico recent clashes
The last five games show Real Madrid’s dominance. In January, the Whites defeated them 5-1. Betis won the last duel at home 2-1. The matches tend to be open and with goals.
Onde watch live
Streaming is exclusive on Disney+ to Brasil. ESPN shows it on closed TV. Coverage starts before 4pm with pre-game and confirmed lineups.
Ficha confrontation technique
Competição:LaLiga 2025/2026 – 32nd roundEstádio:La Cartuja, SevilhaHorário:4pm (from Brasília)Previsão of the time:12°C to 21°C, partly cloudy sky, low chance of rain.
Antony represents Betis’s big hope for a comeback. Real Madrid tries to overcome the losses and maintain the streak away from home. The duel should be intense and influence the fight for positions in the table.