After staying for 118 years, they finally welcomed their moment again.

In the early morning of May 9, the focus game started in the second leg of the European Union semi-finals. Real Betis drew 2-2 with Fiorentina away and advanced to the final with a total score of 4-3. In this thrilling contest, Brazilian winger Anthony continued his brave performance in the European arena, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist, becoming the absolute hero of the team's promotion.

The progress of the game and performance of key players

Betis won 2-1 at home in the first leg, and only 30 minutes into the second leg, Anthony took a 25-meter free kick and scored directly. The ball was directly at a dead corner at a speed of 109 kilometers per hour. This is his third consecutive European Union knockout match to enter the World Cup. However, Fiorentina quickly counterattacked, and Gossens scored twice in the 34th and 42nd minutes, scoring two goals in 8 minutes to tie the total score by 12. Both sides made no achievements in regular time, and the game entered overtime. In the 97th minute of overtime, Anthony broke through on the right and made a precise cross from the back, Abd pushed the ball and scored to complete the final victory. In the end, Betis locked in the victory 4-3 with a total score of 115.

In this game, Anthony contributed 7 shots, 6 shots on target and 9 outs, and was awarded the highest score of the game with 9.1 points, becoming the core driving force for the team's promotion of 912. Since joining Manchester United on loan from the winter window, he has made 9 goals and 3 assists in various matches in Betis, directly participating in 12 goals, far exceeding his best data for Manchester United in a single season (8 goals and 3 assists in 44 games) 112. Especially in the European arena, he scored in the world in three consecutive knockout matches, and created 3 goals in two rounds of matches against Fiorentina, completely getting rid of the label of "parallel goods".

Historical breakthroughs and tactical value

Betis' promotion has created many history: this is the first time the team has entered the European finals in 118 years of team history, and it is also the first team in La Liga to advance to the European League finals. The 71-year-old coach Pellegrini led the team to the European finals for the first time in his coaching career. He had previously stopped in the Champions League semi-finals twice, and this breakthrough was of great significance. If the team can defeat Chelsea in the final on May 29, it will not only win the first European trophy in the team's history, but also receive a 3 million euro championship prize, which is crucial for the summer window signing.

Tactical level, Betis' success cannot be separated from the chemistry between Anthony and his teammates. Coach Pellegrini gave him the right to move freely in the frontcourt, reducing defensive tasks, so that his average sprints soared from 18 times during the Manchester United period to 27 times, and his success rate increased from 28% to 4713. The linkage with Isco is particularly critical. The two have jointly created 7 goals this season, and the latter averaged 11.7 passes per game, far exceeding B Fee's 7.43 in the Manchester United period. This tactical adaptation allowed Anthony to completely unleash his potential and even attracted the attention of the Brazilian national team.

Transfer dynamics and market value

According to Western media reports, Anthony will return to Manchester United after loan on June 30, with the Red Devils priced it at 40 million to 50 million euros, and Atletico Madrid has officially inquired for 312. Although Betis has a buyout of 25 million euros, it is limited by a total budget of 120 million euros. Currently, it is more prioritized to ensure the qualification for the Champions League next season (now the sixth in La Liga). It is worth noting that if Anthony eventually joins Atletico, he will have the opportunity to compete in the Champions League, which is also the clear demand of his team.

For Manchester United, Anthony's outbreak has added bargaining chips to the summer window negotiations. Mr. Billionaire, who joined for 95 million euros in 2022, has now shrunk its value to 20 million euros, but the highlight performance of Betis during the period puts Manchester United on the verge of recovering at least 30 million euros, which is crucial to the Red Devils in reconstruction.

Florence of Florence's European Union, although Florence has fought against the European Union for three consecutive years, it has never broken through the runner-up curse. They lost to West Ham United and Olympiacos in the previous two tournaments, and failed in the semi-finals this season. Although the team's corner kick tactics showed power in the second round (Gossenz double-sounding), the defensive omission in overtime became a fatal injury. Despite this, Purple Lily continues to write the legend of the Italian team in the event as one of the most stable teams in the history of the European Union.

This semi-final was not only Betis' dream night, but also a turning point in Anthony's career. From Manchester United's abandoned son to European heroes, he proved his worth with three consecutive world waves and key assists. At the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland on May 29, he will lead Betis to strike the first European trophy in the team history, which may be the best stage for him to completely rewrite his career trajectory.