Man Utd flop Antony in tears after Conference League final and consoled by Jadon Sancho

The agony was evident on the face of Real Betis star Antony as he cried following triumph over the Spanish team to clinch the UEFA Conference League title. Despite flourishing during his loan spell, the Manchester United outcast couldn't crown the season with silverware.

Chelsea's victory in the final in Wroclaw wasn't without its challenges. Ez Abde put Betis ahead before half-time, but it was Cole Palmer who orchestrated a stunning comeback with two assists after the hour mark. Palmer provided the assists for Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson, flipping the game in Chelsea's favour. The drama didn't end there, with Jadon Sancho and fellow substitute Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall combining for a third goal, and Moises Caicedo adding a touch of flair to the scoreline in stoppage time.

At the final whistle, Antony was seen hunched over, seemingly lost in thought. stars Sancho, Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia were seen glancing towards the tearful Brazilian following Betis' defeat.

However, it was a different narrative for Sancho, another United cast-off. The ex-Borussia Dortmund player, who joined on loan from United at the summer window's close, concludes the season with a European trophy, while his parent club missed out after a Europa League final loss to .

Antony may have had a tough spell at Old Trafford, but he found his stride again with Betis. He boasts nine goals and five assists in 26 games for the club - a significant improvement from his 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances for United.

Antony and Sancho are currently facing uncertain futures at their respective clubs. has the option to back out of their obligation to buy included in their loan deal, while Antony's fate hinges on whether Betis or any other suitor is willing to meet 's valuation.

Colwill had highlighted Betis' initial threat but also their eventual fade, as he told TNT Sports: "We knew they were going to be a good team, especially at the start with their fans pushing them on, but we knew it was going to die off. We just had to wait and pick our moments and that is what we did in the second half.

"Watching from the bench you can see where the spaces are and how you can help the team. When I came on for Benny [Badiashile] I could see he was working so hard and then the gaps were open. He did that for me, laid the foundations for me."