Kevin De Bruyne misses open goal in final Etihad home game

Kevin De Bruyne experienced an emotional but bittersweet farewell during his final home match for Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, where he was given the captain's armband and led the team out to chants honoring his decade-long contribution to the club. Despite City's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth, De Bruyne shockingly missed an open goal from just yards out, crashing the ball against the crossbar after a perfect low cross from Omar Marmoush, a miss that left fans and his family stunned and the midfielder visibly frustrated. De Bruyne admitted there were "no excuses" for the miss, humorously noting that his son would be tough on him for it. The celebration was cut short when teammate Mateo Kovacic was sent off, prompting manager Pep Guardiola to substitute De Bruyne as the team protected their lead and Champions League qualification hopes. De Bruyne's tenure at City has been marked by 108 goals and 19 trophies, including the Champions League, but this final season did not yield a trophy, making the farewell bittersweet. Nonetheless, the Etihad faithful applauded their hero warmly, recognizing his remarkable career despite the missed chance and substitution.