Emiliano Martínez made some big saves for Aston Villa in their 0-0 draw against Everton.

Martínez was back in the starting eleven for Aston Villa after his transfer saga as he remained at the club. The Argentine played in his first match of the season and kept a clean sheet.

His first big save came from close range, a header from Beto and a big hand from Emiliano Martínez kept the ball out. His second big save came against Jack Grealish as a kick save from Emiliano Martínez kept Grealish’s effort from inside the penalty area out.

Arguably the best for last, a cross inside the penalty area by Grealish found the head of Michael Keane and his header from close range was saved by Emiliano Martínez who showed great reflexes.

Three big saves by Emiliano Martínez helped Aston Villa grab one point as they are yet to score ien the Premier League this season.

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— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) September 14, 2025

Atlético Madrid claimed their first victory of the 2025/26 La Liga season with a 2-0 home win over Villarreal, highlighted by strong performances from the Argentine players under Diego Simeone.

Nicolás González made his official debut for Atlético as a starter and marked the occasion with a goal early in the second half. The 27-year-old forward, who arrived from Juventus, connected with a Marco Llorente cross to head in his first goal for the club at the 52nd minute. González had to leave the pitch in the 76th minute after suffering a cramp, receiving an ovation from the home supporters.

Earlier, Atlético had taken the lead in the 9th minute through Pablo Barrios. The goal came after Giuliano Simeone forced an error and Julián Álvarez provided the assist. Álvarez, also fresh off international duty, was substituted at halftime for precautionary reasons.

Villarreal, with Juan Foyth starting in defense, threatened several times in the first half.

Dataref reported that González had a standout debut, recording the most duels won in the match (6), completing two successful dribbles, and delivering 14 out of 17 accurate passes.

Atlético had opened the season with two draws and one defeat, but the win moves them up the table to 7 points. Their next challenge will be the UEFA Champions League opener against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday, September 17.

Equi Fernández was red carded for Bayer Leverkusen in their 3-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Fernández started the match on the bench for Bayer Leverkusen and following Exequiel Palacios being substituted out with an injury and Robert Andrich being sent off, the Argentine was substituted in for his first match with his new club.

The 23 year old got his first yellow card after being tackled down and gesturing with his arm up in the air. With Bayer Leverkusen leading 2-1, Equi would go for the ball, raising his left foot and sliding down with his right, making contact with the player for his second yellow card of the match.

He will miss Bayer Leverkusen’s next league match against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Leverkusen will play Copenhagen in the Champions League on Thursday.

Claudio Echeverri was an unused substitute for Leverkusen.