da apostaganha： The Portuguese popped in the right place at the right time to bundle a ragged City into the final and punish their wasteful opponents

da bet nacional： Manchester City did not deserve to go out of the Champions League to Real Madrid but they did. They did not deserve to beat Chelsea and reach the FA Cup final but Bernardo Silva ensured that they will be going back to Wembley.

Football cares little about justice but mentality is key and City, even as they looked physically drained after their penalty shootout defeat on Wednesday, showed their mental toughness by hanging in there after being the second best team for much of the semi-final.

They had to rely on some truly wasteful finishing by Nicolas Jackson and were perhaps fortunate not to concede a penalty for a handball by Jack Grealish. But they also turned up the heat down the other end thanks to the introduction of Jeremy Doku and eventually pounced when Kevin De Bruyne teed up Bernardo to score the elusive goal in the 84th minute.

So often praised for their beautiful football, here City smashed and grabbed their way to another FA Cup final.

GOAL rates Man City's players from Wembley Stadium…

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Stefan Ortega (6/10):

Saved efforts from Palmer and Nicolas Jackson although his kicking was loose.

Kyle Walker (5/10):

Rusty again and lost the ball in key areas in the first half. Got sharper in the second and won a key battle with Nicolas Jackson.

John Stones (5/10):

Played more defensively as Akanji went forward. Blocked a dangerous Chelsea move late in the first half then was taken off at the break.

Manuel Akanji (5/10):

Got turned a couple of times by Cole Palmer and his forward flurries left City exposed.

Nathan Ake (5/10):

Couldn't create much and allowed too much danger down his flank.

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Bernardo Silva (6/10):

Didn't have a great game but popped up in the right place at the right time.

Rodri (6/10):

Couldn't dictate the play but proved his worth by bailing his team-mates out on many occasions.

Phil Foden (5/10):

Had a couple of promising flashes but one of many players who still looked tired from Wednesday.

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Kevin De Bruyne (6/10):

Huffed and puffed but misfired for much of the game. He kept on believing, though, and eventually set up the goal.

Julian Alvarez (4/10):

A poor display. Barely got involved and again looked uncomfortable leading the line.

Jack Grealish (7/10):

Worked like a trooper and held City's disjointed midfield together until taken off.

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Ruben Dias (6/10):

Did some useful sweeping up when Chelsea got in behind.

Jeremy Doku (7/10):

His crazed dribbles unlocked Chelsea and lit the fuse for the goal.

Oscar Bobb (N/A):

Replaced Alvarez in the 88th minute.

Pep Guardiola (6/10):

Could have rotated more to give his drained players a rest but ultimately his changes swung the game and his side are in yet another final.