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Richard Buxton·30 April 2026
📸 Has the Europa League just seen the Save of the Season?
📸 Has the Europa League just seen the Save of the Season? | OneFootball
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The Europa League semi-final between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa promised set to be a real humdinger of a clash and it's already lived up to its big billing.
But the all-Premier League showdown may also have seen the new contender for Save of the Season after Emiliano Martínez thwarted Igor Jesus before the half-time break.
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The Argentina international sprung into action to keep out the Forest forward's shot with incredible agility that ensured both teams headed in all-square at the interval.
Users based in the UK can see the full clip below
Martínez is no stranger to pulling off improbable stops after his heroics in the 2022 World Cup final but this one may not be far behind it.
Have you seen a better save this season? Let us know in the comments!
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