Both were born into huge Manchester City families. both came through the youth ranks at the Club and now both have scored in a League Cup final at Wembley.
But it doesn’t end there.
Barnes was 19 when he scored City’s opener against Newcastle United in 1976, while O’Reilly celebrated his 21st birthday the day before the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal.
His brace last Sunday secured a 2-0 win over the Gunners and many have noticed how the celebrations of both Barnes and O’Reilly were uncannily similar.
And even their post-match quotes could easily be attributed to both as they relived moments they will never forget.
Our short video above highlights these magical goals for two boyhood Blues... 50 years apart!
See City v Liverpool in the FA Cup!
We’re all set for a cup classic in this year’s quarter-final, as Premier League champions Liverpool come to the Etihad on Saturday 4 April.
And you can be at the 12:45 kick-off with tickets priced from £30 for adults and £15 for U18s!
Or if you fancy making it even more unforgettable, there’s a range of hospitality packages available to suit every budget!
