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Marcus Rashford had a mixed performance in FC Barcelona’s last pre-season match before the 2025/26 season.
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The Manchester United loan player admitted to making the ‘worst miss of pre-season’ even though the Catalan club won against Como 5-0 in the Joan Gamper Trophy.
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Supporters who witnessed the surprising error online didn’t hesitate to mock him on various social platforms.
Marcus Rashford’s evening at the Joan Gamper Trophy looked like an ideal beginning in Barcelona attire: a brilliant pass, energetic teamwork, and a strong victory.
However, the game will also be recalled equally for a major error that shocked supporters.
An English striker, currently on loan from Manchester United, received his initial starting opportunity with the team since arriving during the summer, marking Barcelona’s last practice match ahead of the upcoming season.
The opposing team, the Italian club Como, came into the match under the management of former midfielder Cesc Fàbregas.
Barcelona destroy Fabregas’ Como
They stood firm during the first 20 minutes. Afterward, Barcelona’s momentum began to build.
Fermín López scored the opening goal in the 21st minute, concluding a fluid attack that energized the local supporters.
Fourteen minutes after that, Lopez scored once more, extending the advantage and strengthening Barcelona’s control over the match.
After two minutes, Rashford found his way into the highlights. Using a smart pass that broke through the defense, he created an opportunity for Raphinha, who scored to make it 3-0.
At the 42-minute mark, Lamine Yamal, a contender for the Ballon d’Or, showcased his talent with an elegant strike to score his fourth goal before half-time.
Marcus Rashford’s unbelievable miss
Soon arrived the moment Rashford would prefer to erase from memory. After scoring past Como’s goalkeeper, the 27-year-old was left facing an open goal. For some reason, he managed to shoot the ball off-target.
Raphinha, who was close by, stood frozen with shock before bursting into a grin.
His teammates could clearly see that Rashford’s usual composure had left him at that moment.
Social media acted quickly. Footage of the incident spread rapidly, generating a combination of ridicule and compassion.
@MisterBWO teased:
This marks only the start 😂. There’s much more ahead.
@BigYolo_ chimed in:
United has cheated Barcelona 😂
@TheMightyRatio added:
You may remove the boy from Manchester United, but you cannot erase Manchester United from within him.
@KennedyDiMera was ruthless:
Rashford hails from Manchester; that’s common there…boys should grant him some time 😂😂😂
However, @RandomFPL provided a more compassionate perspective:
Wretched shot, Rash, but I truly enjoy what I’m witnessing. This squad perfectly suits his style of play. A 30+ goals and assists season ahead.
Rashford was substituted out at half-time, making way for Ferran Torres.
At the same time, Yamal quickly secured his second goal of the game, resulting in a 5-0 lead only four minutes into the second half.
The result remained unchanged, marking a strong showing before the 2025-26 season.
Although the mistake will remain part of the discussion, Rashford’s pass and general teamwork demonstrated why Barcelona signed him.
The player currently on loan at Manchester United aims to move past the jokes as the Catalan team heads to Mallorca on August 16 for their opening match in La Liga.