Manchester City continues its quest for the Treble after securing a victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Having already clinched the Premier League title, City now heads into the Champions League final against Inter Milan with the opportunity to replicate Manchester United’s historic achievement in 1999.
City captain Ilkay Gundogan played a pivotal role in the final, solidifying his place in history by scoring the quickest goal in FA Cup final history. Just 12 seconds into the match, Gundogan unleashed a stunning volley from Kevin de Bruyne’s free-kick, surpassing the previous record held by Louis Saha in 2009.
Manchester United managed to equalize after 33 minutes when the video assistant referee determined that Jack Grealish had handled the ball. Bruno Fernandes calmly converted the ensuing penalty, sending City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega the wrong way.
However, it was Gundogan who ultimately made the decisive contribution. Six minutes into the second half, he struck again with a brilliant volley from another de Bruyne free-kick, eluding United keeper David de Gea. With this goal, City secured the FA Cup for the seventh time.
Manchester City’s achievement in winning the Premier League and FA Cup puts them on the brink of their greatest season to date. The upcoming Champions League final against Inter Milan presents them with the chance to complete the Treble—a feat achieved by only one other English club, Manchester United, 24 years ago. City’s performance throughout the season, including Gundogan’s exceptional displays on big occasions, has cemented their place in the annals of the club’s success.
Next week, Inter Milan in Istanbul eagerly awaits, and City will be fired up to make history and achieve the prestigious Treble.
