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Is Daniel Sturridge psychic?! Ex-Liverpool man's very precise Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Champions League prediction comes true

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  • Sturridge accurately predicted second-half events
  • Sane and Kane were on target for Bayern
  • Vinicius' brace helped Real hold the hosts
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    A minute before the Champions League semi-final first leg between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid kicked off at Allianz Arena, the ex-Liverpool striker took to X to predict events from the game that came true in the second half.

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  • Leroy Sane Bayern Munich 2023-24Getty Images

    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Vinicius Jr. opened the scoring for the visitors in the 24th minute from a quick Los Blancos counter-attack before the hosts staged a remarkable comeback in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Leroy Sane restored parity in the game with a stunning solo goal while four minutes later, Harry Kane put his team in front after converting a spot-kick.

  • WHAT DANIEL STURRIDGE SAID

    The X post of Sturridge before the kick-off read, "Sane will be a big problem tonight. Goal for him and a pen for Kane."

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  • Vinicius Jr Real Madrid Bayern Munich 2023-24Getty Images

    WHAT NEXT?

    In the final 10 minutes of regulation time, Vinicius completed his brace from the penalty spot after Rodrygo was brought down by Kim Min-jae. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw with all to play for at Santiago Bernabeu next week.