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Antony has six goals and four assists in 19 appearances for Real Betis since joining on loan in January On-loan Manchester United winger Antony scored an emphatic volley to hand Real Betis a narrow 2-1 lead over Fiorentina in their Europa Conference League semi-final first leg. He reacted sharply in the box to rifle a volley past former Old Trafford team-mate David de Gea, doubling the Spanish hosts' advantage after Abde Ezzalzouli had put them into a sixth minute lead. Ezzalzouli's effort crashed down off the crossbar and in by mere inches, requiring referee Michael Oliver to consult with the video assistant referee to confirm the ball had fully crossed the line. Antony's strike took his tally to six goals and four assists across 19 appearances for Manuel Pellegrini's side since joining in January. Fiorentina captain Luca Ranieri later pulled a goal back for the visitors, arriving in the box to arrow a low drive past the outstretched hand of Francisco Vieites. The Italian club had several chances to level the tie but were unable to find an equaliser as their nine-match unbeaten run came to an end. Robin Gosens missed the best of them, glancing a header inches wide at the near post to ensure they face an uphill battle at home in Florence next week. The winner of the tie will likely face Chelsea in the final on 28 May after they won 4-1 away to Djurgarden in the other semi-final first leg. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 1st May 2025 at 22: 28 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Manuel Pellegrini Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Raffaele Palladino Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 Manager: Manuel Pellegrini Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Raffaele Palladino Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 UEFA Conference League All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Real Betis 2, Fiorentina 1. Second Half ends, Real Betis 2, Fiorentina 1. Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina) is shown the yellow card. Foul by Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina). Isco (Real Betis) wins a free kick on the left wing. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis). Amir Richardson (Fiorentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Romain Perraud (Real Betis). Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Moise Kean (Fiorentina). Foul by Moise Kean (Fiorentina). Fran Vieites (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time. Foul by Nicolò Zaniolo (Fiorentina). Marc Bartra (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Moise Kean (Fiorentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Marc Bartra (Real Betis). Attempt missed. Marc Bartra (Real Betis) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Aitor Ruibal following a corner. Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by Amir Richardson. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.