Betis Suffers Blow: Antony Suspended for Seville Derby

Real Betis Balompié will be without Antony for the pivotal Seville derby after the Administrative Court of Sport (TAD) definitively rejected the club's plea for a provisional suspension of his red-card ban. This decision deals a significant blow to coach Manuel Pellegrini's plans, as the Brazilian attacker is a crucial player for the high-stakes Andalusian capital clash.

The denial of the provisional measure arrives at a particularly challenging time, as Betis is already grappling with the double injury layoff of key midfielders Isco Alarcón and Sofyan Amrabat. These existing absences have already forced Pellegrini to rethink his strategy, and Antony's unavailability now intensifies the squad's depth crisis.

Pellegrini is compelled to completely overhaul his starting eleven and defensive strategy. With the defense weakened by another player's suspension and the midfield depleted, the upcoming match against their eternal rivals presents a severe test of the team's resourcefulness and squad depth. The TAD's ruling necessitates urgent tactical adjustments and the search for viable alternatives.