Thu Feb 20 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Gent Faces Up Hill Battle Against Real Betis; Antony Shines for Spanish Side
**Ghent, Belgium/ Seville, Spain** – KAA Gent faces a monumental task in their Europa Conference League clash against Real Betis, needing a four-goal turnaround after a 3-0 home defeat in the first leg. Interim coach Danijel Milicevic admitted the team is now playing for pride in the second leg in Seville. While acknowledging Gent created chances in the first leg, he conceded their inability to capitalize proved costly. The Belgian side’s inconsistent form this season, highlighted by a narrow win against bottom-of-the-table Beerschot last weekend, further complicates their prospects.
Meanwhile, Real Betis are brimming with confidence after a 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad, boosted by the impressive form of winter signing Antony. The winger, on loan from Manchester United, has scored three goals and provided one assist in four games, sparking speculation about his future. Reports suggest Antony is keen to prove himself after a difficult spell at Old Trafford.
Elsewhere in European competition, Ajax secured a 10-man win to advance in the Europa League, while other teams like Fenerbahçe and Porto saw varying degrees of success in their knockout round play-off matches. Porto’s chances suffered a major blow with a controversial red card.
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