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'Average as f*ck!' - Emi Martinez told 'Lionel Messi gave him a career' after error leading to PSG goal as Aston Villa face Champions League exit

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<p>After losing the first-leg of this Champions League quarter-final in Paris <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/aston-villa-player-ratings-psg-morgan-rogers-desire-doue-khvicha-kvaratskhelia-champions-league-quarter-final-edge/blt70e6741467b9a343#cs028784cea097ac83" target="_blank">3-1 last week</a>, Villa could ill afford any mistakes at Villa Park on Tuesday night. But that came in the 11th minute when Martinez failed to keep hold of Bradley Barcola's cross, following a mixup with defender Pau Torres, and Achraf Hakimi swept home seconds later. That led to a pile on for the Argentine on social media, with some saying he is "average as f*ck" and that compatriot Lionel Messi "gave him a career".</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://x.com/john6011527/status/1912223625727619289" target="_blank">@john6011527</a> posted on X: "Emi Martinez is closer to Onana/Sanchez than Alisson/Courtois. One of the worst Yashin trophy winners ever..."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/1Utred/status/1912223567787290645" target="_blank">@1Utred</a> tweeted: "Emi Martinez ticking bomb of a keeper. I’ll never forgive Messi and Maupay for giving this scrub a career."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/alimullaley/status/1912222705086066914" target="_blank">@alimullaley</a> commented: "How on earth does Martinez get called the “best keeper in the world?”</p><p><a href="https://x.com/Matt2860/status/1912222793304871264" target="_blank">@Matt2860</a> stressed: "There is very few things in football I enjoy more than Martínez making a mistake for Villa. Average as f*ck."</p><p>Finally, <a href="https://x.com/jonesniall94/status/1912223653867233633" target="_blank">@jonesniall94</a> added: "Emi Martinez’s PR is out of this world."</p>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p>Unfortunately for Villa, it seems that they will be exiting the Champions League at the last eight stage after a superb run in the competition. Meanwhile, PSG may be favourites to go all the way this year. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Following this contest, Villa will be back at Villa Park on Saturday when they entertain Newcastle United in the Premier League.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'Average as f*ck!' - Emi Martinez told 'Lionel Messi gave him a career' after error leading to PSG goal as Aston Villa face Champions League exit | Goal.com

Aston Villa star Emi Martinez has been blasted over his costly mistake for Paris Saint-Germain&apos;s opener in their crucial Champions League tie.

&apos;Average as f*ck!&apos; - Emi Martinez told &apos;Lionel Messi gave him a career&apos; after error leading to PSG goal as Aston Villa face Champions League exit

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