Barcelona Forward Rashford Misses Open Goal in Preseason Match vs Como

Marcus Rashford, on loan to Barcelona from Manchester United, had a mixed performance in Barcelona’s 5-0 preseason win over Como, highlighted by a notable missed opportunity that left teammates and fans stunned. Despite providing an assist for Raphinha and contributing to the team's dominant play, Rashford famously missed an open goal after rounding the goalkeeper, an error that overshadowed the otherwise comfortable victory. The miss occurred during the Joan Gamper Trophy, Barcelona’s final preseason match before the 2025/26 campaign, and sparked widespread reactions on social media. Barcelona’s commanding win included multiple goals from Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who scored twice. Rashford was substituted at halftime, with the club still managing his registration issues due to salary cap constraints ahead of the La Liga season opener against Mallorca. His performances thus far have raised questions about his sharpness as he looks to establish himself in Barcelona’s new attacking setup under coach Hansi Flick.