In a rollercoaster of emotions at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Aston Villa’s journey in the UEFA Europa Conference League took a thrilling turn with a wild ending against Lille.
Emi Martinez emerged as the hero, and it’s not the first time the Argentinian has excelled in high pressure moments.
Martinez found himself at the center of attention. Initially booked for time-wasting during the game, it seemed the Argentine goalkeeper had been shown a second yellow card for inciting the crowd during the penalty shootout.