How did he not score? Rashford beats the keeper but misses an open goal

The Englishman squandered a 100-percent chance
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Steven Perez Dailysports's expert
How did he miss? Marcus Rashford beat the keeper but failed to score into an open net Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images
08 apr 2026 15:00
Champions League
Barcelona Atletico Madrid
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The Champions League quarter-final at Camp Nou delivered one of the most astonishing misses for the fans.

Details: In the 50th minute, with Atletico Madrid leading 1-0, Barcelona's young prodigy Lamine Yamal produced a sensational, almost impossible pass. With a single touch, he sliced open the entire Madrid defense, sending Marcus Rashford clean through on goal. The stunned Camp Nou fell silent in anticipation of the inevitable equalizer.

Rashford skillfully rounded the visiting goalkeeper Musso, facing an empty net, but the moment turned into a nightmare. From an extremely tight angle, he took his shot, only to see the ball roll agonizingly wide of the post. Marcus missed what seemed to be an open goal.

It's worth noting that this wasn't Rashford's first clear-cut chance missed in this match.

Reminder: Atletico striker Julian Alvarez matched a unique feat that was last achieved almost a decade ago.

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