Emiliano Martinez Plays with Broken Finger as Villa Wins Europa League
Emiliano Martinez broke his finger during the warm‑up before the Europa League final and still featured as Aston Villa secured victory over Freiburg.
The injury occurred in the pre‑match warm‑up, where Martinez suffered a broken finger, but he remained on the team sheet for the final.
Despite the injury, the goalkeeper performed his duties throughout the match, helping Villa achieve the win.
The final against German side Freiburg ended with Aston Villa emerging as champions of the competition.
Martinez revealed the broken finger after the match, highlighting his determination to play through pain.
The triumph adds a major European trophy to Villa's recent achievements.