Dibu Martínez: Aston Villa’s guardian angel with heroic double save | OneFootball

In a match where he once again showed why he is the best in the world in his position, Emiliano Martínez was the undisputed star for Aston Villa. Thanks to his miraculous saves, the Birmingham team managed to secure a 1-1 draw during their visit to Marcos Senesi’s Bournemouth—a result that, although it keeps them in third place in the Premier League, leaves them wanting more in their pursuit of leaders Arsenal.

From the very start, the Argentine goalkeeper made it clear he would not be easy to beat. In the 12th minute, Dibu produced one of the plays of the weekend with a spectacular double save: first, he stopped a rocket from Kroupi and, on the rebound, reacted with feline reflexes to deny Evanilson a goal. That sense of security allowed Morgan Rogers to soon put the “Villans” ahead (with Emiliano Buendía also starting).

In the second half, the home side’s pressure increased, and only a moment of Brazilian brilliance could break the world champion’s resistance. The young Rayan, a recent signing from Vasco da Gama, surprised the Mar del Plata native with a toe-poke at the near post to level the score. However, far from crumbling, Martínez grew even bigger in the final moments: in the 79th minute, he flew gracefully to tip Christie’s shot—destined for the top corner—out for a save.

Without Dibu’s heroic presence, Aston Villa would have left the Vitality Stadium empty-handed. With this 1-1 draw, Unai Emery’s men remain on the podium in the standings, dreaming of the Champions League, but fully aware that today’s point is due purely and exclusively to the gloves of the Argentine number 1.

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