Bayern Munich faced a tough challenge in the DFB Pokal’s Round of 16, with Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen as their opponents at the Allianz Arena. However, the home side suffered an unexpected setback when Manuel Neuer was shown a red card for the first time in his illustrious career.
The incident occurred early in the game when Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah played a long ball to Jeremie Frimpong, leaving the Dutch winger one-on-one with the Bayern goalkeeper. Neuer rushed out but misjudged the timing, bringing Frimpong down with a heavy tackle. Referee Harm Osmers had no hesitation in issuing the red card, marking the first such expulsion in Neuer’s career, both for club and country.
According to Transfermarkt, Neuer has made 867 appearances throughout his career, playing for the Germany national team, Schalke 04, and Bayern Munich. He has accumulated 10 yellow cards at Bayern, 7 during his time at Schalke, and now, at the age of 38, has his first-ever red card to his name.
With Neuer sent off, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany made the decision to substitute Leroy Sané for backup goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, who is making just his third appearance for the club.
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