Emi Martinez suspended after yellow card drama in Europa Conference League

Aston Villa's goalkeeper Emi Martinez will miss the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiakos due to suspension.

Martinez received two yellow cards during the quarter-final second leg against Lille but was not sent off.

The first caution came in the 39th minute, with the second one given during the penalty shoot-out for unsporting

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Despite not being shown a red card, UEFA has confirmed his suspension for accumulating three yellow cards in the quarter-final tie.

The first leg will take place at Villa Park on May 2, with the return leg scheduled in Piraeus a week later.

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— Emi Martínez (@emimartinezz1) April 18, 2024