De Gea: 'Man Utd can beat Man City'

"There's still a long way to go before the final. I'm sure it will be a big game when we face Man City - one of the strongest teams in Europe. But Man Utd have proven we can. beat them," De Gea told the BBC after the semi-final.

Unable to score in 120 minutes, Man Utd had to take a penalty shootout with Brighton to compete for tickets to the final. Although De Gea could not stop any of the shots, Solly March's kick out in the sixth round and Lindelof's decisive kick to the top of the net later helped the "Reds" win 7-6.

The result brought Erik ten Hag's teachers and students to the final of a Cup for the second time this season, and encouraged their mentality after losing 0-3 to Sevilla in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. In February, Man Utd beat Newcastle 2-0 in the final to win the League Cup. The opponent in the final of the "Red Devils" is the same city rival Man City, the previous team easily won Sheffield United 3-0 in the semi-finals.

According to De Gea, Man Utd identified Brighton as an equal opponent and prepared for the penalty shootout scenario in the semi-finals. "I try to put pressure on the people who shoot on their side. We took the penalty kick perfectly," De Gea said.

Man Utd made strides this season, after appointing Ten Hag. They are fourth in the Premier League, six points ahead of fifth-place Tottenham despite playing two fewer games and have a chance to win another title. De Gea believes Man Utd have had a successful season, but still craves more glory.

"Of course, what we showed was not enough. But the team has improved compared to last season and continues to improve. Big games are waiting for Man Utd ahead and we need to be ready," the goalkeeper said. Spaniards commented.