Martinez, who excelled in the penalty shootout to see his team through, was over the moon.
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It feels good, it feels good," Martnez told VillaTV.
I love this football club and playing in a semi-final for them is something incredible.
My career keeps going up and up and you need to celebrate little victories after 42 years without a semi-final in European competitions.
It's remarkable."
He continued: I think the fans should give us a lift on Sunday against Bournemouth, there's going to be people tired.
And so we need the home supporters on Sunday to turn up and give us a boost to go all the way."