The game went to spot-kicks as a result, with the Argentine goalkeeper Emi Martinez at the center of attention standing between the sticks. The Stade Pierre-Mauroy was electric as Martinez continued his antics and was handed a yellow card, despite already being booked during the game.
Martinez remained on the pitch, leaving fans and commentators confused about what was happening. According to IFAB’s rulebook, a player who has been sent off during the match is not permitted to take part in the penalties.
However, warnings and cautions issued during the match are not carried forward into the penalty shoot-out. Fans expressed a mix of reactions to Martinez’s situation, with some praising his goalkeeping skills and others joking about the incident.
Meanwhile, in another match, Fiorentina advanced by defeating Viktoria Plzen, and the semi-finalists were to be determined by the matches between PAOK or Club Brugge and Fenerbahce or Olympiacos.
