A beautiful trivela assist and an iconic samba-style celebration successfully sent Manchester City directly into the FA Cup final. With their place secured, City now only needs to wait to discover their opponent, as Arsenal prepares to face Tottenham Hotspur in the other semifinal clash, a match expected to deliver intense rivalry and high stakes.
Inside the players' lounge at Maine Road, the squad of Manchester City deliberately gathered after training to watch the match broadcast on television. The atmosphere was relaxed but focused, as the result would determine their potential opponent in the final.
Tonight's match was being held at St. James' Park, the home ground of Newcastle. The stadium roared with energy as fans filled every corner, creating an intimidating stage for the semifinal showdown.
"How many wins has Arsenal secured in their last six matches?" asked Zidane, his eyes still fixed on the screen.
