Emi Martinez: Aston Villa goalkeeper suspended following yellow card drama in Europa Conference League

19.04.2024, 17:29 skysports.com

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez will be suspended for the first leg of his side's Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiakos.

Martinez was shown two yellow cards in Thursday's Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg against Lille, but was not sent off.

Martinez, who had initially been cautioned in the 39th minute, was given a second yellow card for his gamesmanship during the penalty shoot-out. He was also carded in the first leg.

Despite not being sent off, UEFA confirmed the suspension to Sky Sports News on Friday, stating Martinez had received three yellow cards in their quarter-final against Lille.

Villa will host the Greek side at Villa Park on May 2 with the return leg a week later in Piraeus.

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