The young forward of Real Betis, José Antonio Morante, fulfilled his dream of making his debut in the First Division and scoring a goal on the same night. The 19-year-old entered the match against Osasuna in La Cartuja in the 92nd minute and, four minutes later, scored the fifth goal of the match, which ended 5-2 in favor of the green and white team. In the interview he gave to Betis TV, Morante expressed his disbelief and emotion, saying that “his heart is coming out of his mouth.”
Morante, who had already made his first appearance for the first team in the UEFA Europa League group stage against PAOK last season, saw the opportunity offered to him by coach Manuel Pellegrini. The youth player commented that the coach had assured him that he would have a chance and that, once he received it, he had made the most of it. "He told me that he was going to have one. The one I had and it went well. Now, let's enjoy it," the player explained.
The goal came after impeccable control of the ball. Morante described how, upon seeing Héctor Bellerín and Troy in the area, he managed to find space to shoot. The shot, which was deflected by Osasuna defender Rosier, ended up in Aitor Fernández's goal. The young man recalled his career as a fan of the club, remembering moments from his childhood in the stadium and his passion for Betis.
After the goal, Morante showed a humble and realistic attitude. He stated that he hopes that opportunities continue to come and that they take advantage of them, and highlighted the team's response after Osasuna's 3‑2, commenting that “they have known how to respond in the best way.” With his debut and his first goal in LaLiga, Morante positions himself as one of Betis' promises and a possible key element in the club's future. The next step will be to continue consolidating in the first team and continue contributing in the next games of the season.