Antony Cleared to Face Real Madrid After Red Card Overturned

The RFEF has overturned Antony's contentious red card, clearing the Real Betis winger to face Real Madrid in a crucial La Liga match on Saturday.

Real Betis winger Antony has been cleared to face Real Madrid on Saturday after the Spanish football federation (RFEF) overturned his contentious red card from last weekend's match against Getafe. The decision was made by the RFEF disciplinary committee, which reviewed the incident and determined that Antony had attempted to play the ball when he slid in on Getafe defender Juan Iglesias.

Antony, who is on loan at Real Betis from Manchester United, was initially sent off during Betis' 2-1 win at Getafe on Sunday. However, the RFEF's decision to rescind the red card means that Antony will be available for selection when Betis takes on Real Madrid on Saturday. This is a significant boost for Betis, as Antony has been in impressive form since joining the club in January, scoring three goals in six appearances across all competitions.

🚨🇧🇷 Antony’s red card has been officially cancelled and he will be available to play against Real Madrid.

Decision communicated to Real Betis in the morning. pic.twitter.com/3BMTQp2U19

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 26, 2025

The 25-year-old Brazilian international joined Manchester United from Ajax in 2022 for a staggering £81.3 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing ever. However, Antony struggled to find his footing at Old Trafford and was subsequently loaned out to Real Betis in January. Now, with his red card overturned, Antony will have the opportunity to face off against one of La Liga's top teams, Real Madrid, who are currently second in the league and level on points with leaders Barcelona.

Real Betis, meanwhile, is fighting for a spot in European competition and currently sits seventh in La Liga. With Antony available for selection, Betis will be looking to pull off an upset against Real Madrid and boost their chances of securing a European spot. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams having a lot to play for.