Emiliano Martinez Played Europa League Final with Broken Finger

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez played the Europa League final for Aston Villa against Fribourg with a broken finger. The match took place on Thursday 20 May. Aston Villa secured the Europa League trophy on that day. The victory marked a major achievement for the English club. Martinez, the Argentine international, was the starting goalkeeper for Villa throughout the tournament. His performances have been pivotal in the team's defensive stability. During the warm‑up before the final, Martinez suffered an injury that resulted in a broken finger. The fracture was confirmed after the session. After the match, Martinez disclosed that he had played the final despite the injury. He said the broken finger did not prevent him from fulfilling his duties. The goalkeeper will undergo medical assessment following the tournament. Further updates on his recovery are expected in the coming weeks.