Rulli shines in penalties as Manchester City progress past Brighton
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Geronimo Rulli's penalty shootout performance helped Manchester City advance to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after a 2-2 draw with Brighton. Rulli saved two penalties from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk following a sensational fingertip save against Georginio Rutter during regular time. Although there are questions about Gianluigi Donnarumma's recent form, manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that Donnarumma remains the starting goalkeeper as City prepares for their next Premier League match against Brighton. Rulli solidified his position as a reliable backup with this display.
- •City and Brighton ended regular time tied 2-2.
- •Rulli saved critical penalties to secure the win.
- •Donnarumma remains the top choice for upcoming fixtures.
- •City will face Bradford in the quarter-finals.
- •Maersca made nine changes to the lineup after a loss to Aston Villa.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'He knows his role' - Rulli provides heroics but no worries for Donnarumma
- 11:10 PMBBC Sport — 'He knows his role' - Rulli provides heroics but no worries for Donnarumma
"Geronimo Rulli's penalty shootout heroics may have put the pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City, but manager Enzo Maresca has no doubt about his number one.
"Geronimo Rulli's penalty shootout heroics may have put the pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City, but manager Enzo Maresca has no doubt about his number one.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 11:30 PM'He knows his role' - Rulli provides heroics but no worries for Donnarumma
Geronimo Rulli's penalty shootout heroics may have put the pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City, but manager Enzo Maresca has no doubt about his number one.
- BBC SportOct 28, 2026, 11:10 PM'He knows his role' - Rulli provides heroics but no worries for Donnarumma
Geronimo Rulli's penalty shootout heroics may have put the pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City, but manager Enzo Maresca has no doubt about his number one.
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