Overview
- The Bayern goalkeeper made nine saves in a 2-1 win at Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg, a Bernabéu knockout record according to Opta.
- After the match, he dismissed questions about a World Cup return and said the priority is finishing the season with Bayern.
- Pundits and ex-teammates urged a recall, with Lothar Matthäus saying Neuer "belongs" in the squad and claiming coach Julian Nagelsmann "won't open that door."
- Germany have rotated in goal since Neuer’s 2024 retirement, with Oliver Baumann used most by Nagelsmann and Marc-André ter Stegen and Alexander Nübel also appearing.
- Neuer said recent muscle issues were linked to stomach and intestinal problems, and he downplayed Bayern contract talk by saying anything is possible.