Martinez breaks finger... then helps Villa win Europa League
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez broke his finger during the warm-up before the Europa League final but still played the entire match. Villa won 3-0 against Freiburg, securing their first European trophy in 44 years. Martinez has now won every final he has participated in throughout his career.
- ▪Emiliano Martinez broke his finger during the warm-up before the Europa League final.
- ▪Aston Villa won 3-0 against Freiburg, marking their first European trophy in 44 years.
- ▪Martinez made two saves during the match despite his injury.
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Martinez breaks finger... then helps Villa win Europa LeagueImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has won every final he has played in during his careerByAndy CryerBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished8 minutes agoAston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez revealed he broke his finger during the warm-up before his side's Europa League final win against Freiburg.The Argentine suffered the injury moments before kick-off in Istanbul and had to be checked over by a physio.But he managed to play the entire match on Wednesday as Villa won 3-0 to secure their first European trophy for 44 years.The 33-year-old did not have much to do, as goals from Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers ended Villa's 30-year wait for a major trophy, but still…
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