Historic night: Neuer celebrates milestone and sets club record | OneFootball

The start of FC Bayern into the Champions League was an evening full of history for Manuel Neuer. During the 3:1 victory against FC Chelsea, the goalkeeper celebrated three very special milestones. While the record champion started the new season of the premier class with a strong performance, his captain wrote club history on several levels.

With the victory against Chelsea, Neuer achieved his 100th win in the Champions League. This makes the national goalkeeper part of an elite circle: Only Cristiano Ronaldo (115 wins), Thomas Müller (110) and Iker Casillas (101) have been able to celebrate more often in the premier class. "It's a nice number. But it's much more important to have won these victories with the team. That's something we all enjoy together," Neuer explained after the match at the DAZN microphone in his usual modest way.

Coach Vincent Kompany had clear words for his captain: "This number is insane. He remains a very good example for us. He is very humble and a great role model for many boys." With his 62 clean-sheet games in the premier class, Neuer has also significantly contributed to the FCB winning the Champions League trophy twice in his era.

Neuer overtakes Matthäus

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In addition to his 100th win, Neuer reached another historical milestone: At 39 years and 174 days, he is now the oldest player of FC Bayern who has ever played in the Champions League. He thus replaced club legend Lothar Matthäus, who held the record since March 8, 2000. Back then, Matthäus was on the pitch at the age of 38 years and 353 days during Bayern's 4:2 victory over Real Madrid.

For Neuer, this is another chapter in an already unique career. Since his move to Munich in 2011, he has revolutionized goalkeeping, set records, and shaped Bayern on a national and international level. The victory against Chelsea not only marks a successful start to the new premier class season, but once again underlines the legendary status of the keeper.

Even at 39, Neuer proves that he is still one of the defining figures in European football. 100 victories, a new age record, and the recognition of his coach - the captain of FC Bayern remains the face of an entire era.

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