# O’Reilly radiant after the victory in the EFL Cup final.

- URL: https://apitofinal.pt/en/internacional-en/o-reilly-radiant-after-the-victory-in-the-efl-cup-final/
- Published: 2026-03-23T07:27:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-04T00:19:15+00:00
- Publisher: Apito Final (apitofinal.pt)
- Section: Internacional
- Tags: Arsenal, EFL Cup, Manchester City

## Key points

- Nico O'Reilly, do Manchester City, brilhou na final da EFL Cup, vencida pelo City sobre o Arsenal.
- O lateral-esquerdo de 21 anos marcou dois golos decisivos na segunda parte, no dia seguinte ao seu aniversário.
- O jogador disse à Sky Sports estar "nas nuvens" e que a vitória dará bom ímpeto à equipa.

## Article

Nico O’Reilly, the young prodigy of Manchester City, stole the spotlight at the EFL Cup final, leaving fans ecstatic after a stellar performance. The victory of City over Arsenal was marked by an impressive display from the 21-year-old left-back, who made sure to shine the day after his birthday by scoring two crucial goals in the second half of the match. This triumph is not only a trophy win but also a moment of affirmation for O’Reilly, who stood out in one of the most prestigious competitions in English football.

After the final whistle, O’Reilly spoke enthusiastically to Sky Sports, expressing his contagious joy: “It’s an unbelievable feeling. Winning a final and beating a team like this, which we know is so good, is something special. We need to build on this; it’s going to give us good momentum.” The young player did not hide his emotion upon seeing fans celebrating wildly with each of his goals, adding: “I’m on cloud nine. A bit of disbelief seeing all the fans applauding like that when I scored. It’s really a great feeling and an excellent birthday weekend.”

The victory of [Manchester City](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/guardiola-conquista-mais-um-titulo-na-final-da-carabao-cup-enquanto-arsenal-espera/) not only solidified its position as one of the most feared teams in the [Premier League](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/vitor-pereira-expressa-gratidao-ao-fc-porto-e-lanca-alerta-para-a-liga-europa/), but also thrust O’Reilly into the spotlight, promising a bright future as he continues to evolve under the guidance of [Pep Guardiola](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/semenyo-provoca-estrela-do-arsenal-com-criticas-contundentes/). With his combination of technical skill and game vision, O’Reilly is proving he can be a key piece in the [City](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/bernardo-silva-revela-que-o-man-city-percebeu-fraqueza-do-arsenal-na-segunda-parte/) machine in the coming years. This weekend will be remembered not only as the day he won a trophy but also as the moment he solidified his status as a rising star on the English football scene.