'Ready to face Real Madrid' – Antony hoping red card will be overturned as Man Utd flop speaks out on life at Real Betis

Antony says he is "ready" to face Real Madrid as the Manchester United loanee struck a hopeful tone that his Real Betis red card will be overturned.

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• Antony sent off against Getafe
• Betis appealing his red card
• Winger "ready" for Real Madrid

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Brazilian was shown a straight red during Betis' 2-1 win over Getafe last weekend but his loan club are hopeful they can successfully appeal this dismissal. The 25-year-old made it clear he is champing at the bit to face Madrid on Saturday and is also hopeful he will get a favourable decision on his suspension.

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  WHAT ANTONY SAID

  He said, via Mundo Deportivo: “I am always looking forward to playing. I still don't know if I will be able to do so on Saturday, we are going to try to appeal. The move is a bit difficult. There will be an appeal and I am ready to play against Madrid. I am enjoying myself a lot, I am very happy."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Antony had looked like a new player since swapping United for Betis on loan earlier this year. The ex-Ajax man has scored three goals and bagged two assists in six appearances and is clearly relishing his chance to play regular football again after a nightmare spell with the Red Devils.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Antony and Betis will wait to find out whether or not the winger is available to play against Madrid, with a decision expect on Wednesday.