Bayern beat Mainz as Neuer reaches milestone then exits with injury
Bayern Munich's goalkeeper becomes the club's oldest player but leaves the match early with a foot problem.
At a glance
- Bayern Munich won 2-1 against Mainz in Bundesliga play
- Neuer became Bayern's oldest player at 40 years, 225 days
- He departed early with a recurring foot injury
- Neuer made an error that nearly led to a Mainz goal
Bayern Munich defeated Mainz 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made history by becoming Bayern's oldest player at 40 years and 225 days, surpassing the previous record held by Bernd Dreher.
Neuer's milestone day was overshadowed when he was forced off before half-time with a recurrence of a foot injury that had sidelined him recently. He was replaced by Jonas Urbig. The goalkeeper was also involved in an error during the first half that nearly resulted in an equaliser for Mainz.
Why it matters
Neuer's injury and performance issues continue to affect Bayern Munich's goalkeeper position as the season progresses.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — SportEuropean football: Bayern beat Mainz but Neuer’s record-breaking day turns sour
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