Martinez did not stop even with a broken finger, the 'undefeated king' of the final made new history

Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez seems to take on a different form whenever he is named on the big stage in world football. This time too was no exception. A finger injury, severe pain and an unexpected setback before the match - nothing could stop him. On the contrary, the World Cup-winning star made his final record brighter by playing an important role in Aston Villa's historic title win by taking to the field with a broken finger.

Aston Villa lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy, ending a long 30-year title run and a 44-year wait in European competitions. The English club defeated German club Freiburg 3-0 in the final. However, behind the trophy, Martinez, a symbol of the team's reliability, has become one of the most talked-about stories.

He injured his finger during the warm-up before the match. Later, it was learned that his finger was broken. But even in such a situation, Martinez did not think of leaving the field. He played the entire 90 minutes with pain and gave confidence to the team's defense until the end.

Expressing his feelings after the match, Martinez said in an emotional voice that he has come forward through adversity in life. Even though his finger was broken, it has made him mentally stronger. In his words, there are often good things hidden in bad events. He is proud to be able to take to the field wearing an Aston Villa jersey.

According to Argentine media, his finger injury is not serious. As a result, it is believed that it will not have a major impact on his future national team responsibilities or World Cup preparations.

Martinez was overwhelmed with excitement after winning the title. Sometimes celebrating with the coach, sometimes lifting his teammates on his shoulders, and sometimes going to the gallery and sharing emotions with the fans - all in all, it was a special night for him.

Surprisingly, the Argentine goalkeeper has never lost a final in his career. The winning streak that began with Arsenal in 2020 has since grown even bigger, with Argentina winning the Copa America, Finalísima, World Cup and Copa del Rey. Now, he has also won the Europa League with Aston Villa.

Martinez is a different character on the final stage - the greater the pressure, the more irresistible he is. And so 'Dibu' is no longer just a goalkeeper, but another name for big match reliability.