Antony returns to group and targets Málaga

Antony returns to group training after viral illness; available for Málaga clash on Saturday.

Real Betis prepare for Saturday's LaLiga fixture against Málaga with Antony back in full training. The Brazilian winger missed the Copa del Rey trip to face CDA Navalcarnero—postponed following a train accident in Toledo—due to a viral infection. He had been included in Manuel Pellegrini's initial squad but was ruled out before travel and rested at home. After training Thursday with the group, he is now available for selection for the league match.

Cucho Hernández remains sidelined, continuing his recovery from a left proximal soleus injury sustained against Barcelona, and will be unavailable for several more weeks. Junior completed another session and could feature in the squad for either the Málaga game or Wednesday's Champions League visit to Borussia Dortmund.