Antony talks about his expulsion against Getafe: “It was a difficult play”

Betis returned to training on Tuesday to prepare for their upcoming match against Real Madrid. A day that has been marked by the sanction that Antony is facing after his expulsion against Getafe and the fact that the Betis legal team has presented objections to the referee Alberola Rojas' report. The fact is that Betis are really outraged to see how a footballer who had only been sent off twice in 270 games in his career and who is constantly receiving fouls from rivals has been shown a direct red card for a play in which it is avoidable for him to dive like that but which does not involve any damage to the rival, given that if Juan Iglesias is touched, it is with his leg bent and in his studs. Isco himself, acting as captain, already indicated in the mixed zone that he expected the club to fight to get rid of the red card. Refereeing specialists such as Pavel Fernández, from Gol, pointed out that in this play "it is true that it is from behind and there is no option of getting to the ball, but I think that a little more is needed to send a player to the showers before the 90th minute."

While awaiting a response to this appeal, the team has worked normally at the training ground and, upon leaving, Antony spoke to the media to talk about this expulsion, which would prevent him from playing against Ancelotti's men. "I'm always looking forward to playing. I still don't know if I'll be able to play, we're going to try to appeal. The play is a bit difficult. There will be an appeal and I'm ready to play against Madrid," the player told the various media gathered at the exit of the training ground.

The Brazilian also acknowledged that he is doing very well in the capital of Seville: "I am enjoying myself a lot, I am very happy." Something that has been confirmed by the performance that the player has offered since he arrived a month ago.