This wasn't a reflection on his skills, but rather a sign that he struggled to cope with the pressure of playing for one of the world's biggest clubs.

Despite interest from other clubs, Antony chose to return to Betis, where he had spent time on loan earlier.

Real Betis are having a strong season, currently sitting in fifth place in La Liga, just three points off the Champions League spots.

The team's impressive start is partly due to Antony's performance, who scored a brace in their 3-0 win over Mallorca on November 1.

Unlike his time in England, Antony is now brimming with confidence, which is evident in his play.

After the match, he expressed his happiness with the result, saying that winning at home was crucial for the team's confidence.

Antony came close to scoring a hat-trick, but Mallorca's goalkeeper made an excellent save to deny him.

He acknowledged that he had the space to score, but credited the goalkeeper for the save.

Antony's numbers are also impressive at Betis, with 14 goals in 35 appearances, compared to 12 goals in 96 appearances at Man United.

He's having more success in the final third, creating chances and scoring goals, and is now a key player for Betis.

Pellegrini has praised Antony's work rate and defensive contributions, which were lacking during his time in the Premier League.

Antony is now a vital part of the team, pressing high and winning the ball back in the final third.

He's also made 37 recoveries, five interceptions, and 10 tackles, showing a new level of commitment to the team.

This season has shown that Antony was always a talented player, but he just needed to be in the right environment to thrive.