SPAIN legend Joaquin is prepared to “KIDNAP”; Antony to stop the winger from returning to Manchester United.
The Brazilian’s over Fiorentina in the first leg of their semi-final.
After picking up the ball outside the 18-yard box, initially failed to get a long-range effort away on his favoured left foot.
But he showed rapid reactions and excellent precision to smash the ball into the top corner with his right foot on the follow-up – which flew past his former team-mate .
The winger added to a thunderbolt opener fromAbde Ezzalzoulito double the Betis’ lead.
It marked his 10th goal contribution for theoutfit in what has been an incredible loan spell since he leftMan Utd in January.
Luca Ranierigave hope for the return leg in Italy by slamming a 73rd-minute reply.
‘s future in Seville is up in the air, with United rejecting a £25m season-long loan deal for next term, preferring a permanent sale instead.
But Betis legend Joaquin has urged his former side to do everything they can to keep the 25-year-old.
The 43-year-old joked: “I’ll provide the car if he has to be kidnapped, but let him stay no matter what.
“This is the moment to enjoy. I think important moments will come, and we’ll see later.”;
‘s strike took his tally to six goals and four assists across 19 appearances for ‘s side since joining in January.
His influence has been a major factor in Betis’ push for European football, as the club currently sit sixth in the table.
It comes as his parent club enjoyed a memorable night of their own, with LaLiga rivals Athletic Bilbao.
Antony was, however, given a in February, before it was overturned by the Spanish Football Federation.
