Mings mistake biggest I ever witnessed, says Emery

The Aston Villa defender, who was celebrated for his remarkable comeback after a 14-month recovery from a knee injury, had been praised before the match for his journey from Chippenham Town to the prestigious tournament.

However, the game took a turn for the worse as he made headlines for the wrong reasons by conceding an unusual penalty.

Mings was penalized for handling the ball after picking up Martinez's goal-kick inside the box, which allowed Brugge to score from the spot, resulting in a 1-0 victory and marking Villa’s first loss in European competition this season.