Will Martinez cost Villa the Champions League? Goalkeeper sent off for reckless foul against Man United

Emiliano Martinez sees red as Aston Villa face Manchester United
Football news 25 may 2025, 12:07
Jan Novak Jan Novak Dailysports's expert
Will Martinez cost Villa the Champions League? Goalkeeper sent off for reckless foul against Man United Photo: x.com/MirrorFootball

Manchester United host Aston Villa in the final round of the English Premier League.

This match carries massive significance for the visitors, as a Champions League berth is on the line. Unai Emery’s men need a win and hope for a slip-up from Man City, Newcastle, or Chelsea to finish in the top five.

As the first 45 minutes drew to a close, Aston Villa’s goalkeeper made matters worse with a reckless foul that left his team a man down. The Argentine clattered into Red Devils striker Rasmus Højlund for a straight red card.

Aston Villa’s Champions League dreams are hanging by a thread. Everything will be decided in the second half, but for now, the Birmingham side sit sixth in real time, with 45 tense minutes remaining and forced to play with ten men.

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