Antony is enjoying a full-on revival in Spain and Atlético Madrid felt the full force of it. On February 8, 2026, the Brazilian winger scored a sensational winner as Real Betis stunned Atlético Madrid 1–0 at the Metropolitano.
With 28 minutes on the clock, Antony picked up the ball outside the box, shaped his body, and curled a beautiful long-range effort past Jan Oblak. It was the kind of goal that silenced the home crowd and underlined just how confident he’s become in La Liga. Fabrizo romano shared a video via their offical x handle.
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The strike completed a dramatic mini-rivalry between the two sides in the space of one week. Just days earlier, Atlético had humiliated Betis 5–0 in the Copa del Rey at the Benito Villamarín. New signing Ademola Lookman stole the show on his debut with a goal and an assist, while Griezmann, Hancko, Giuliano Simeone and Thiago Almada also got on the scoresheet.
But Betis got their revenge in the league. Antony’s moment of magic ended Atlético’s long unbeaten home run and handed Manuel Pellegrini’s side a famous away win.
The goal also sums up Antony’s season. He’s now on 10 goals in all competitions, with most of them coming from outside the box a sign of growing confidence and freedom in his game. After struggling for consistency earlier in his career, the Brazilian looks reborn in green and white, playing with swagger and belief again.
Off the pitch, Betis are busy too. Galatasaray are pushing to sign midfielder Sergi Altimira, but talks haven’t been easy. Betis have already knocked back multiple bids and are holding out for the right price, knowing his importance to the squad.
For now, though, the spotlight belongs to Antony and that curling finish in Madrid that screamed: he’s back.
