Not being able to beat Manchester United in this match as well as not winning the "treble", Pep Guardiola has been and still is one of the most talented coaches in the world . Likewise, Manchester City has been and still promises to be the dominant force in English football and is a constant threat to all the most powerful opponents in Europe. But the "treble" is a golden milestone affirming the comprehensive, absolute position on all major domestic and continental fronts that in the lives of many generations of the best players, it is extremely rare to have. Man City has a dream team, at the peak of perfection. If they miss this opportunity, who knows when? It is true that the FA Cup cannot be compared with the biggest trophy of the UEFA Champions League that they are determined to win for the first time in history, but if they stumble at this step, will the spirit and belief in winning the highest final match of the continent be shaken?

Manchester United is the most famous and successful "United" team in the history of English football today. Photo: MUT

Ironically, tonight's opponent at Wembley is the red team from the same city, the team with the most glorious history, the most brilliant of which is the "treble" in the 1998-1999 season with Sir Alex Ferguson. That is the first and only miracle of the "Red Devils" up to this point. For 24 years, from a team that was still trying to break out of the third division of English football at that time, Man City has built an empire to replace Man Red to rule English football. The FA Cup final is a historic meeting point of the chase for the halo that the opponent once shone. Of course, Manchester United is now losing power and is much weaker than the peak of the past. They even admitted that there is a gap in class with Man City. But football always has room for things that seem impossible with the motivation and resilience of an opponent considered weaker.

The current strength of the "Red Devils" is clearly inferior to their opponents. Their performance is erratic. Their spirit is not strong enough, if not to say that they are sometimes weak and sometimes strong. However, their "Red Devil spirit" is being restored with coach Erik ten Hag. They do not accept giving up, they may have just lost painfully but then rise up immediately after. At this time, the most important thing for them is motivation. With pride from tradition, they are determined to stop their rivals' "treble", determined to show not only the glory of the past but more importantly, to open up the future to bring the "Red Devils" to the top in the new era. Must overcome the pain of falling behind, being inferior to their neighbors. Must learn from their opponents to move forward. Must be worthy of the most valuable football brand in the world that previous generations have built.

Losing to Man City in the long journey of the Premier League, but in a specific match, Man Red can make a surprise. Even in the period of defeat, they have made their opponents miserable several times. Most recently, in the second leg of the Premier League this season, Man Red also defeated Man City 2-1. Before the final, all predictions were almost entirely in favor of coach Pep Guardiola's team. This is considered natural and hope for the "Red Devils" is only the motivation for the belief of coach Erik ten Hag and each warrior. There is something really worrying when the fate of many players is uncertain before the big improvement in personnel for the new season will make their heads and legs hesitate. Therefore, only the miracle of the "Red Devils" spirit can help the team truly become a block, help them sublimate. When that happens, even if the glory does not come, the fans will be satisfied.

NGUYEN ANH