Rafael, the striker for Borussia Mönchengladbach, predicted the goal would be scored just by observing Tang Long's focused gaze on the screen.
At that moment, Rafael saw only Tang Long's whistle reaction, not even the ball was kicked, and Tang Long hadn't started his run-up.
This was the intuition of a striker from Europe's top five leagues.
Meanwhile.
Barça's goalkeeper, Ter Stegen, also had his own prediction!
That was to block the near post while standing at the far post, ensuring absolute security.
The location of Suarez's foul against Tang Long was very close to the goal, slightly left outside the penalty area.
Ter Stegen estimated the ball was about 20 meters from him.
At this position, it's quite difficult for a player to score directly because the closer the distance isn't necessarily better for a free kick!
According to data from direct free-kick goals over the last five years in the top five leagues.
The highest goal probability range was around 23 to 25 meters.
