From Limp to Line of Fire: Betis Brace for Barca as Antony's Injury Sparks Worry

Anthony limps off after cup clash

The Brazilian Antony sparked concern inside Real Betis after he was seen leaving the Ciutat de Valencia stadium toward the team bus, clearly limping, after the King's Cup match against Torino.

Recovery questions as he speaks

Although his steps showed he was affected by a heavy blow during the game, the Brazilian winger tried to ease concerns, saying: 'Don't worry, there's time to recover. I'm fine.' Still, the pain was clearly evident on his face as he walked.

Antony started unexpectedly as Betis beat Torino 4-1 in the Cup, playing for over an hour before being substituted in the 66th minute for Pablo Garcia.

Betis now prepares for a tough home clash with Barcelona at the La Cartuja stadium on Saturday evening, with preparations for the match being exceptionally limited, heightening concerns about the player's fitness.

Notably, Antony missed the Seville derby due to a suspension, while Isco and Amrabat were sidelined with injuries after a bizarre incident in the Utrecht match, where a casual tackle by the Moroccan international left both players hurt.

Barcelona leads the Spanish league table on 37 points, one ahead of Real Madrid; Betis sit fifth on 24 points, hoping to win to preserve their spot and close in on the top four.

Punchline 1: If injuries funded transfers, Antony would bankroll Betis’ entire squad.

Punchline 2: Don’t worry, Betis fans— a limp is just his way of buying Barcelona extra time.