The most absurd penalty ever seen: Mings took Martinez's goal kick with his hand

Brugge and Aston Villa, in one of the most striking duels of Wednesday's Champions League, played a very entertaining first half in which the Belgians were close to scoring on several occasions. However, the goal did not come until the second half and in a strange way.

In the 50th minute, Emiliano Martinez set up for a goal kick and combined with Mings. The defender, instead of receiving the ball with his foot, took the ball with his hand. The home players protested and the referee awarded a penalty.

The Briton thought he was going to put the ball in play because he put it right on the goal line. The Aston Villa player gave the ball to the Argentinian goalkeeper with his right foot, but the referee was very clear.

Vanaken took the responsibility from 11 yards out and took the penalty in the centre, which Martinez could not reach because he dived to his right. Unai Emery was furious on the bench.

 

November 6, 2024