Manuel Neuer Ties German Champions League Appearance Record with 163rd Match

Manuel Neuer, captain of FC Bayern Munich, marked a significant milestone by playing his 163rd Champions League match during a pivotal game against Arsenal. This appearance ties him with fellow Bayern legend Thomas Müller for the most Champions League appearances by a German player. Neuer expressed pride in reaching this achievement but emphasized the importance of the match against a strong Arsenal side, underscoring the challenge ahead. Behind Neuer and Müller, Toni Kroos ranks third among German players with 151 Champions League appearances, most of which came with Real Madrid. Internationally, the Champions League appearance record remains held by Cristiano Ronaldo with 183 matches, while Iker Casillas is second with 177. Neuer’s milestone highlights his longstanding presence and consistency at the highest level of European football, contributing to Bayern Munich’s successes in the competition.