Betis and Athletic Share Points in Thrilling Draw Featuring Antony

In a highly entertaining match between two European competition hopefuls, Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao played out a 2-2 draw. The game was marked by brilliant individual performances, including a standout display from Antony, who made his debut for Betis.

The scoring was opened in the 15th minute by Isco, who capitalized on a rebound after Antony’s powerful shot was parried by the goalkeeper. Athletic responded through Paredes, but Perro restored Betis’ lead with a thunderous strike from outside the box.

However, Athletic fought back in the second half, with Sancet scoring the equalizer to ensure the points were shared.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Real Betis - Athletic Bilbao 2:2 (2:1)
Goals: Isco, 15 (1:0); Paredes, 33 (1:1); Perraud, 45 (2:1); Sancet, 69 (2:2)

Real Betis: Adrian; Diego Llorente; Natan; Perraud; Cardoso Joao (Roca, 82); Altimira (Roque, 72); Caraballo (Garcia P., 82); Ortiz A.; Bakambu (Lo Celso, 64); Isco; Antony M. (Ezzalzouli, 72)
Bench: Vieites; Fernandes G.; Bartra; Rodriguez; Arribas S.; Flores M.
Yellow Cards: Isco 49; Bakambu 61; Roca 90

Athletic Bilbao: Simón U.; Gorosabel; Vivian; Paredes; Vesga; Sancet (Urtasun, 79); Lekue I. (Boiro, 79); Etxebarria U. (Guruzeta, 56); Alboniga (Prados, 56); Alex Berenguer (Djalo Alvaro, 79); Inaki Williams
Bench: Agirrezabala; Yeray; Yuri Berchiche; de Marcos; Anso; Sannadi
Yellow Cards: Sancet 77