Real Betis News and Analysis

Antony’s breakout makes another Manchester United flop look even worse

29Mar

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Transfer News

Antony’s breakout makes another Manchester United flop look even worse

Manchester United loaned out right winger Antony to Real Betis this winter in the hopes that a move to Spain would get something out of their mercurial forward. And Antony has quickly made Seville his new home, playing at a higher level than most players in LaLiga so far this season. In seven matches, Antony has scored two goals with two assists while averaging three key passes per game and more than two combined dribbles completed and fouls drawn per match. After offering no real end product or creativity at Old Trafford, Antony has been one of the best creators in Europe since his move to Real Betis, giving him hope for the future, whether that is with Real Betis, Manchester United, or even some other club in European football. But while Antony has broken out in his new surround...

The 5 most impactful injuries of the 2024/25 LaLiga season

21Mar

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Injury News

The 5 most impactful injuries of the 2024/25 LaLiga season

There's nothing like a major injury that can completely change the narrative of the season, and the 2024/25 LaLiga title race - and even the race for European places - has been significantly impacted by major ailments. Here are just five of the biggest injuries of the current season. Real Madrid RB Dani Carvajal When reigning European Championship, LaLiga, and Champions League winner Dani Carvajal went down with a season-ending ACL tear in early October, everyone knew Real Madrid were going to be in deep trouble thereafter. Real Madrid had failed to sign adequate cover for Carvajal at right back, and the age-old question became an immediate nightmare, especially with no real chance of signing an adequate player in the winter transfer window (free-agent-to-be Trent Alexander-Arnold ...

Where does Antony rank among LaLiga’s best players right now?

20Mar

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Analysis

Where does Antony rank among LaLiga’s best players right now?

Manchester United loanee Antony looks like a completely different man since moving from Old Trafford to the Benito Villamarin, and ever since he's joined Real Betis, Los Verdiblancos have been the second highest performing team in LaLiga after league title favorite Barcelona. Isco has been splendid, too, and was instrumental in the 2-1 win over former employers Real Madrid, but Antony has unmistakably been the star of the show. But where, exactly, does Antony rank? Both in terms of form and overall quality. It's a difficult question to ask since Antony has just joined LaLiga and previously had a poor reputation as a nearly 100 million euro transfer flop for Manchester United. Form and class are two distinct entities, and, because of that, it becomes additionally difficult to asses...

How Antony will fit Real Betis: Analyzing his best position in lineup, playing style, and expectations

20Jan

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Analysis

How Antony will fit Real Betis: Analyzing his best position in lineup, playing style, and expectations

Manchester United spent nearly 100 million euros to bring Antony from Ajax to Old Trafford at the behest of Erik ten Hag, who coached the Brazilian forward in the Dutch Eredivisie. Despite high expectations and no shortage of individual skill, Antony failed to make an impact at Manchester United since joining in 2022 and was phased entirely out of the starting lineup, even by Ten Hag, who had given his signing every chance to succeed. Now, Antony is out, as Manchester United have a new manager in Ruben Amorim and were able to find a landing spot for the 24-year-old, jettisoning him to LaLiga side Real Betis. According to Fabrizio Romano, all parties involved have reached a verbal agreement to a loan deal that does not contain a buy option, which means Antony will be back at Manche...

The immortal legacy of Joaquín at Real Betis

25May

By Joseph ZebedeeNo Comments

Analysis

The immortal legacy of Joaquín at Real Betis

The story of Joaquín is a perfect tonic for the ruthlessness of modern football. A Real Betis legend for these two stints separated by nine years, an old-school winger who rallied against the winds of change to keep playing in an era where he was unfashionable, and a beloved figure in Spanish football. This is the story of Joaquín, and the legacy he leaves the club. Early years To give him his full name Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez was born in the Andalusian town of El Puerto de Santa María, a town known for producing fellow footballer José Manuel Pinto, but also comedians. Joaquín would be comfortable in the company of both as adoring fans would find out. Although he was from a town not far from Cádiz, Joaquín was a Bético, As are a lot of people in Andalusia. His youth career at Real B...

Ranking the 20 best players in Real Betis history

6Mar

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

All-Time Lists

Ranking the 20 best players in Real Betis history

Real Betis are one of the most historic clubs in LaLiga with a fanbase that any club on the planet would envy. The culture of the club, the support they give to their players, and the way they remember their legends is truly something that must be respected and given honor to, especially in the more corporate modern game. So from the stars of the past to those in the present like Sergio Canales and Nabil Fekir, let us take a look and rank the best 20 players in the history of Real Betis, including two star strikers as bonus honorable mentions. 22. ST Pepe Mel Another great Real Betis striker, Pepe Mel made a profound impact on the Seville-based club despite only playing for them for a handful of seasons. Pepe Mel scored 50 goals in over 100 appearances, winning the Pichichi in S...