Antony delivered a spectacular performance to help Real Betis defeat their opponents and secure a spot in a major tournament for the first time in 20 years.
Real Betis has officially qualified for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League after a 2-1 home victory over Elche in La Liga Spain last night.
This victory brought Real Betis, under the management of Manuel Pellegrini, the former Manchester City coach, to 57 points, guaranteeing a top 5 finish in La Liga even with two matches remaining, as they lead 6th place Celta Vigo by 7 points.
One of the key players behind this success is Brazilian winger Antony, a former Manchester United player, who has clearly elevated the team’s level. This season, he has scored 8 goals and made 6 assists in La Liga, and across all competitions, he has totaled 14 goals and 10 assists.
The five La Liga teams that have secured spots for next season’s UEFA Champions League are Barcelona, Real Madrid, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, and Real Betis.
This marks Real Betis’s comeback to Europe’s premier club competition for the first time in 20 years, with their last appearance dating back to the 2005-06 season.