Bayern could have offered virtually guaranteed silverware, already six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table only 10 games into the season. The Bavarian giants are also favourites to win Germany’s DFB-Pokal and fancy their chances in the Champions League.
A trophy with Betis will be much more of a challenge, owing to the club’s smaller stature. But they have started well in La Liga – only Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid (1 each) have lost fewer games than Betis’ two through 12 games – and are well place to challenge for a Champions League place.
Los Verdiblancos won the Copa del Rey as recently as 2021-22 and almost delivered a European trophy last season, reaching the Conference League and initially taking the lead against Chelsea. This season, they’re unbeaten in the Europa League through four matchdays and look a good bet to reach the knockouts.
Antony is clearly happy too, starting 2025-26 the way he finished 2024-25. In his first 11 games as a permanent Betis player, it’s eight goals and assists across La Liga, the Europa League and Copa del Rey.