Friday 20/March/2026 – 12:41 AM
Spanish club Real Betis achieved a historic achievement by qualifying for the quarter-finals European League For the first time in its history, following its impressive victory over its Greek guest, Panathinaikos, with a score of 4-0, the match witnessed a remarkable brilliance by the Brazilian Anthony, who concluded the goal festival with a celebration that impressed the fans in La Cartuja Stadium.
Anthony steals the show with his hat celebration in the Europa League
Anthony succeeded in scoring the fourth goal for Real Betis after receiving a perfect pass from his teammate Abdel Samad Al-Zalzouli, and he sent it into the net with a creeping low shot. Immediately after scoring the goal, Anthony celebrated in an innovative way, as he picked up a hat from the side of the field and wore it while celebrating with his teammates, in a shot that topped social media following the match.
Anthony’s outstanding numbers with Real Betis this season
The Brazilian star continued to provide exceptional levels in the Andalusian team shirt, as his contribution in tonight’s match reached distinguished numbers:
Number of goals: 12 goals in all competitions.
Assists: 9 assists.
Total contributions: 21 scoring contributions during the current season.
Real Betis and Panathinaikos match goals
Real Betis scored its four goals with great attacking effectiveness, as follows:
Aitor Roybal: He opened the scoring after following a rebound from the crossbar.
Sofiane Amrabat: He added the second goal with a powerful shot outside the penalty area (after reviewing the VAR).
Cucho Hernandez: He scored the third goal at the beginning of the second half, assisted by Roybal.
Anthony: The historic quartet concluded in the final minutes.
Real Betis sets a date with Sporting Braga
With this great victory, coach Manuel Pellegrini’s men secured their place among the best 8 clubs in the continental competition, and Real Betis is scheduled to face the Portuguese team Sporting Braga in the quarter-finals, amid great ambitions for the Andalusian fans to continue the journey towards the title.
