Messi: Big Martin Said Before the Match He’d Save a Penalty, We Had an Advantage in Penalties

On July 5th, in the quarterfinals of the Copa América, Argentina dramatically defeated Ecuador in a penalty shootout.

After the match, Messi spoke about the goalkeeper, Big Martin, who successfully saved two penalties. “Before the game, he joked that there might be a penalty and said he would save it. When we reached this stage (penalties), we had an advantage,” Messi commented.