New Delhi: Bayern Munich’s invulnerable defense has fallen in a unique manner with star goalkeeper Manuel Neuer being shown a red card for a rash challenge over his opposition’s player. The incident occurred during the first half of the DFB Pokal last-16 game between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.
The Bavarian side have to overcome the big challenge as they play with just ten men against defending title holders. Neuer was attempting to claim the ball and ended up colliding with opposing attacker Jeremy Frimpong in the 17th minute of the game. The referee was quick to show a red card which was met with a lot of protests from the Bayern’s dugout.
🚨🚨| RED CARD: NEUER SENT OFF!!!
Bayern 0-0 Leverkusen
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Bayern are looking at the end of a barrel as they have to rearrange their defence after losing their first-choice keeper and skipper. This marks the first time Neuer has been sent off in 923 career matches, with the 38-year-old never being shown the red card for his club or country before this game. Overall, Neuer has received 23 yellow cards, all of which have come at the club level, with the 2014 World Cup winner never having received any warning in his 124 international appearances.
This comes at a time when Bayern are trying to win back their winning ways after a disappointing 2023-24 season where the side lost the Bundesliga after winning for 11 consecutive seasons. In the game, they are without their last season’s top scorer Harry Kane who is out with a muscle injury.
Israel’s keeper, Daniel Peretz, has been brought out to replace the Bayern veteran, who is playing for the club for the first time. Leverkusen will be looking to take advantage of the numerical reduction in the Bayern Munich half and will be exploiting the gap. The first half has already seen three yellow cards aside from Neuer’s booking, with Bayern looking a little less confident.
Manuel Neuer received his first booking at the age of 38 during Bayern Munich’s Round of 16 game against Bayer Leverkusen. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
