Trophies are not won in single matches – they take months of hard work. The final will be City's sixth match in the competition and it has been a difficult route.
Twenty-two players have been given action in the Cup and however unremarkable their contribution, it has mattered. Their impact, like Ortega's clean sheets and Doku's corner leading to Ake's winner, has been crucial.
Ortega's performances as the dependable deputy keeper have gained attention, despite initially being an unknown signing to Guardiola, almost overshadowing Ederson's contributions over the longer term.
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