Emiliano Martínez and Francia are two proper names that, in recent years, have become antonyms in football jargon. After consecration with the National Team against the Gauls, and on penalties, in Qatar 2022, the Aston Villa goalkeeper added a new chapter to this rivalry with qualification to the semi-finals of the Conference League.
The National Team’s goalkeeper saved two shots from the penalty spot and ordered everyone present to remain silent, who dedicated signs to him with various messages and insulted him on several occasions from the beginning. Far from intimidating him, it was like spiritual fuel.
Revenge for Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez came on penalties
Furthermore, in the shootout, the Aston Villa goalkeeper put on a show that is now customary. He tried to distract the kickers with gestures, talked to them and tried to remove each of the kickers, something that drove the thousands of fans of the French team crazy.
Beyond conceding two goals, Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez was fundamental in the 120 minutes and made an outstanding save on the hour mark, which would have been the qualifying goal for Lille. Once again the Aston Villa goalkeeper exalted his figure and showed why he is one of the best in the world.
It should be noted that the Argentine goalkeeper was already cautioned and received the second yellow card in the penalty shootout. However, he was not sent off because the regulations indicate that warnings given to players and members of the coaching staff during the match are not considered in the penalty shootout.
On social networks, another dedication to France
After advancing to the semifinals of the Conference League, Emiliano “Dibu” posted provocatively on his Instagram account. One of the two photos that he posted is the moment in which he tells the fans to shut up, who told him everything throughout the 120 minutes. “Semifinals, here we go,” he commented.
In a second post, the player from Independiente uploaded a reel with his key saves in penalties and all his gesticulation asking the Lille fans for silence, accompanied by an emoji of gloves.
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