Cardiff City secured a 2-1 victory over Wrexham, advancing to the quarter-finals of the League Cup while also claiming Welsh bragging rights. This marked the first encounter between the two Welsh clubs since 2004, with the League One visitors deservedly emerging victorious thanks to goals from Youssef Saleh and Will Fish. Wrexham, who faced a barrage of 23 shots on their goal, managed to equalize through Kieffer Moore, but the night ultimately belonged to Cardiff. The home side faced boos at halftime after a lackluster first-half performance, during which Saleh scored an early goal and Rubin Colwill hit the post with a free kick. Substitute Moore offered Wrexham a glimmer of hope with a headed goal, but Fish's strike dashed any dreams of a dramatic comeback. The Bluebirds enter the quarter-final draw for the first time since the 2011-12 season, when they reached the final.

Analysis: Cardiff's victory is a significant milestone for the club, demonstrating their stability and ambition in the tournament. The win over Wrexham could boost the team's confidence in upcoming matches.