Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo etched their names into FA Cup history as the first teenage scorers in the final in over two decades, a milestone last achieved by Cristiano Ronaldo during his tenure at Manchester United.

Despite Manchester United’s illustrious FA Cup record of 13 championships, teenage talents (aged 13 to 19) shining in the final have been a rarity. Prior to the showdown against Manchester City at Wembley, only two U19 players had found the net for Manchester United in an FA Cup final: Norman Whiteside (in 1983 against Brighton) and Cristiano Ronaldo (in 2004 against Millwall).

The long-awaited 20-year spell was broken as Manchester United’s youthful duo once again illuminated the FA Cup final stage. This time, it wasn’t just one hero, but two—Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo—who shared the spotlight.

Garnacho ignited the scoreboard for Manchester United in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a defensive blunder by Gvardiol and goalkeeper Ortega of Manchester City. The young Argentine maestro had a stellar season, featuring in 50 matches across all competitions, tallying 10 goals and providing 5 assists.

Nine minutes later, Mainoo showcased his prowess with a masterful strike, doubling Manchester United’s lead to 2-0. Mainoo, younger than Garnacho, earned his spot in the first team towards the end of the previous season. The English midfielder made waves, netting 5 goals in 35 appearances and earning a call-up to the England national team for EURO 2024.

Garnacho and Mainoo are hailed as the future stars of Manchester United, their remarkable contributions salvaging what has been a forgettable season for the Red Devils. Manager Ten Hag’s continued focus on nurturing these young talents is poised to shape the club’s playing style and fortunes for years to come.