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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Gary Neville left red-faced after bold Man City vs Real Madrid prediction backfires

Erling Haaland let Gary Neville down in his prediction ahead of Real Madrid and Manchester City's mammoth Champions League semi-final clash.

Two of Europe's finest teams played out a pulsating 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, with Kevin De Bruyne emphatically cancelling out Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior's spectacular opener. There was, of course, no Erling Haaland on the scoresheet, as the Man City striker endured a rare off-night.

Failing to add to his incredible tally of 51 goals in all competitions this season, Haaland actually had the fewest touches of any outfielder and was nullified by a resolute Real Madrid defence. Neville had predicted the opposite, though, tipping the 22-year-old Norwegian to shine in Spain.

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