In another key match in the quarterfinals of the 2025/26 English League Cup, Manchester City, the "Citizens," defeated Brentford 2-0 thanks to goals from Laryan Scherki and Savio.

In the 13th minute, Manchester City launched an attack. Rajan Scherki, positioned at the edge of the penalty area, received a pass from his teammate and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 14th minute, Oscar Bob received the ball, dribbled past his defender in the penalty area, and fired a shot, but the ball was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Vardymarson.

In the 16th minute, Brentford attempted a counter-attack. Kevin Shad was brought down by Husanov while dribbling, and the referee showed Husanov a yellow card. In the 19th minute, Oscar Bob suffered an injury and was subsequently replaced by Foden.

In the 26th minute, Manchester City's corner kick was cleared, and Reindes then volleyed from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball went over the post. In the 32nd minute, Manchester City midfielder Mukasa's corner kick was headed, but Rajan Sherkhi received the ball at the edge of the penalty area and fired a long-range shot into the net, giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead.

In the 53rd minute of the second half, Brentford created an attacking opportunity. Christopher Ayer received the ball and entered the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot, which Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford immediately saved. In the 63rd minute, Rajan Scherki passed the ball in a scramble, and Foden received it before unleashing a shot, but it was blocked by Brentford goalkeeper Vardymarsen.

In the 65th minute, Manchester City substituted Givadiol, Núñez, and Bernardo Silva for Nico Aureli, Nico González, and Laryan Sergiu respectively. In the 67th minute, Reindes played a long pass, Savio received the ball, entered the penalty area, and fired a shot that deflected off the ball and into the net, extending Manchester City's lead to 2-0.

In the 68th minute, Manchester City launched another attack. Mukasa received a cross from his teammate and took a long-range shot, but the ball went high. In the 82nd minute, Manchester City substituted 19-year-old midfielder Charlie Gray for Foden. In the 86th minute, Nunes fouled Kevin Shadd while contesting for possession and was shown a yellow card by the referee.

Manchester City ultimately defeated Brentford 2-0, securing their place in the League Cup semi-finals.