Overview
- Real Betis saw both the Disciplinary and Appeals Committees reject their challenge to Antony’s straight red for a VAR-upgraded overhead kick that caught Girona’s Joel Roca in the face.
- The club has asked the Administrative Court of Sport (CAS) for a precautionary suspension of the ban, leaving the winger at risk of missing El Gran Derbi.
- In the Europa League win over Utrecht, Antony appeared to headbutt Souffian El Karouani yet received no on-field sanction and no VAR upgrade, and he completed the match.
- Antony registered the assist for Betis’ opener in the 2-1 victory and later apologised publicly, saying the episode had left him sleepless and distressed.
- The Brazilian, a permanent Betis signing since September for a reported £20 million, has been in improved form under Manuel Pellegrini even as scrutiny of his discipline has intensified.