Martinez, 31, was the man of the moment on Thursday evening as Villa reached the semi-finals of the European competition at the expense of Lille. Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Martinez expressed his frustration with the rules, stating that he felt unfairly booked for time-wasting and for requesting a ball during the penalties.
However, according to IFAB’s rulebook, warnings and cautions issued during the match are not carried forward into penalties. IFAB states that yellow cards are wiped after 120 minutes when a game heads to a shootout.
As a result, Martinez remained on the pitch and successfully blocked Benjamin Andre’s penalty, securing Villa’s spot in the semi-finals. On a different note, the full pack of TNT Sports includes a range of live sports and exclusive content such as cycling, tennis, snooker, motorsports, Premier League, NBA, rugby, boxing, and more for £30.99 per month.
Martinez also shared his feelings about the win, stating, “It’s been a hell of a ride all my career, I always think that I’m a believer, that I’m a hard worker and it was my destiny to win here again.” What do you think of Emi Martinez’s antics against Lille?
