Sunday 22/March/2026 – 09:42 PM
Expressed by Nico O’Reilly, club player Manchester Cityexpressed his happiness in leading his team to win the English League Cup, the Carabao Cup for the 2025/2026 season, and O’Reilly succeeded in scoring the two winning goals against Arsenal during the final match that was held at Wembley Stadium, giving his team the ninth title in the history of the competition.
In statements he made to Sky Sports after the match, O’Reilly described winning the final and defeating a team as strong as Arsenal as an incredible feeling, and the player stressed that this victory will give Manchester City a strong impetus to build on in the remainder of the current season’s competitions.
O’Reilly celebrates the title on his birthday
O’Reilly revealed his astonishment at the fans’ reaction and interaction with his goals, saying: I was amazed when I saw all these fans cheering like that after I scored the goals. It’s a really great feeling, especially since it was a wonderful weekend that coincided with my birthday.
Scoring skill and reaching elite levels
The young player spoke about his scoring sense, explaining that playing in an attacking midfield and advancing to the penalty area has been his style since childhood. O’Reilly explained that reaching this high level in the game and contributing to winning championships adds a lot to his technical performance and gives him great confidence for the future.
It is noteworthy that Manchester City succeeded in regaining the Carabao Cup title after an absence of 5 years, thanks to Nico O’Reilly’s double, on a night that also witnessed the Egyptian star Omar Marmoush achieving his first official championship with the Citizens.
