The semi-finals of the 2024/25 FA Cup ushered in another focus battle. Manchester City, who went to Wembley Stadium, relied on goals from Rico Lewis and Gvardiol to finally defeat Nottingham Forest 2-0 and successfully entered the final.

Two minutes into the game, Kovacic shook off the defense and passed the ball to Rico Lewis at the top of the penalty area, who shot the ball from a distance, helping Manchester City get off to a dream start with a score of 1-0. In the 15th minute, Grealish created an opportunity, and Malmush took the ball and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball was kicked high.

In the 27th minute, Nico O'Reilly stole the ball outside the penalty area and shot hard, but the ball went wide of the goal post. In the 31st minute, Manchester City continued to organize offensive opportunities. Savio got the ball and shot at the goal, but was blocked by the opponent.

In the 35th minute, Nottingham Forest tried to counterattack. Gibbs White made a straight pass, and Hudson-Odoi received it and made a horizontal pass, but Chris Wood's shot was cleared by Manchester City players.

At the beginning of the second half, Nottingham Forest arranged for Anthony Elanga to replace Danilo. Later, Nottingham Forest created an offensive opportunity. Hudson-Odoi broke through the defense and made a cross. Anthony Elanga faced the attacking Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega and pushed the ball, but the ball missed the post.

In the 50th minute, Nunes got the ball in the penalty area and shot but was blocked by Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mats Sells. Then Kovacic made a supplementary shot and the ball touched the hand of Nottingham Forest defender Zach Abbott. Although Manchester City players complained, the referee on duty did not make a penalty.

In the 51st minute, Malmus took a corner kick and Gvardiol jumped up and headed the ball into the goal, helping Manchester City to expand their lead to 2-0. In the 55th minute, Grealish kicked Gibbs-White and was shown a yellow card by the referee.

In the 63rd minute, Malmush seized the ball in the melee and knocked it back. Grealish received it and passed it directly into the penalty area. Malmush then shot hard, but it was blocked by Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mats Sells. In the 65th minute, Nottingham Forest tried to counterattack. Hudson-Odoi passed the ball from the penalty area and Gibbs-White volleyed, but the ball hit the post.

In the 69th minute, Gvardiol made a mistake in passing the ball, and Gibbs White got the ball but hit the post. In the 73rd minute, Savio in the penalty area met the ball in the melee and his shot was blocked, and then Nico O'Reilly's follow-up shot was also blocked.

In the 80th minute, Anthony Elanga passed the ball, Awoniyi volleyed the ball but hit the post, and then Gibbs White headed the ball in the melee, but Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega immediately blocked the ball.

The score remained unchanged in the following period, and Manchester City eventually defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 and successfully obtained a ticket to the FA Cup final.