Former Manchester United winger Antony escaped a red card during Real Betis' Europa League game with Utrecht.

The Brazilian got into a tussle with left-back Souffian El Karouani and appeared to headbutt his opponent as he looked to chase onto a loose ball. WATCH Antony receive a straight red card for kicking opponent in the face

With the score locked at 0-0, Real Betis smashed a ball down the right for Antony to give chase in the 21st minute.

El Karouani was close to the forward and was being as physical as possible, but rather than just shoving him off, Antony decided to launch his head into the left-back.

Play continued, but El Karouani immediately collapsed to the floor after Antony made clean contact with his face.

The referee eventually stopped play to see how the Utrecht pl

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