Daniel Muñoz Questions Haaland’s Penalty Decision and Predicts Miss in FA Cup Final

Daniel Muñoz questioned Erling Haaland on why he was not taking the penalty during the 2025 FA Cup final, a moment that would prove decisive in the match’s outcome. Muñoz, who played a key role by assisting the winning goal, later revealed Haaland’s reasoning and even predicted the missed penalty.

In a surprising turn during the game, Haaland—Manchester City’s top scorer—opted to let teammate Omar Marmoush take the penalty kick instead of himself. Haaland explained that Marmoush “is also a good kicker,” despite Marmoush never having taken a penalty for City before, though he had an impressive record earlier in the season with Eintracht Frankfurt.

The penalty was saved by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson, and Haaland’s follow-up attempt was also denied, preserving Palace’s 1-0 lead. This crucial miss was a major factor in Crystal Palace securing their first major trophy in 164 years.

City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was unaware of the decision on the pitch, pointing to a possible communication gap within the team. The incident attracted criticism from football analysts, including Wayne Rooney, who questioned Haaland’s leadership during critical moments.