Neuer sets a passing record that astonishes all of Europe

At 39 years old, Manuel Neuer amazed all of Europe by setting the record for the most successful long passes in this season’s Champions League, playing a key role in Bayern’s 2-1 victory over PSG.

Age seems unable to diminish Manuel Neuer’s talent. In Bayern Munich’s 2-1 group stage win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, the veteran German goalkeeper not only shone with spectacular saves but also impressed the football world with his incredible passing ability, setting an unprecedented record in the competition’s history.

According to WhoScored statistics, Neuer completed 41 long passes throughout the match, with 18 accurately delivered — the highest number by any player in this Champions League season, regardless of position. Remarkably, this record was set by a goalkeeper, not a playmaking midfielder. This figure highlights not only his excellence in launching attacks but also Neuer’s significant influence on Bayern Munich’s modern style of play.

Despite Bayern’s squad being severely weakened by injuries, Neuer remained a reliable pillar in goal. He repeatedly made crucial saves in one-on-one situations and acted as a deep-lying playmaker, helping Bayern escape pressing with extremely precise distribution. It feels as if Neuer is not just a goalkeeper but also the initiator of every counterattack for the team.

At 39, Neuer continues to write glorious chapters in his illustrious career. After returning from a long-term injury, he quickly regained top form and proved that his reflexes, composure, and footwork remain at a world-class level.

It is no exaggeration to say that in a match where all eyes were on superstars like Kane and Dembele, the difference-maker was actually Bayern’s goalkeeper. Manuel Neuer, the “keeper with the feet of a midfielder,” has set a new standard for the goalkeeper position in modern football and confirmed that he remains a living legend of the Champions League.

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