Man City wins penalty shootout to advance in English League Cup
Reserve goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli saved two penalties to secure a 4-3 shootout win for Manchester City, with squads rotated due to fixture congestion, match reports confirmed.
- On Wednesday, Manchester City reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
- Manager Enzo Maresca made nine changes to his lineup, resting key stars including Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, and Gianluigi Donnarumma after City's recent Premier League loss to Aston Villa.
- Backup goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli saved two consecutive spot-kicks from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk, securing City's progression and keeping the holders' title defense alive.
- City will face third-tier Bradford City in the quarter-finals, while Brighton exits the tournament following their continued winless streak at the Etihad.
- Both clubs return to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday for a Premier League rematch, with Brighton remaining in Manchester to focus on recovery amid the physical demands of two matches in four days.
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