Bayern's Neuer faces Real in potential final Champions League chapter
Bayern Munich veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who turned 40 in March, prepares for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid in what could be his final season. The 2014 World Cup winner was outstanding in Bayern's 2-1 first-leg victory in Madrid, making nine saves and earning man of the match honors against Real's star attackers Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior. Neuer, who has played for Bayern since 2011, has a contract until season's end with Bayern willing to offer another year, though he's still weighing his future. The 40-year-old has struggled with muscle injuries, missing 11 games this campaign with calf muscle strains, and has already ruled himself out of World Cup contention. Bayern seeks a third Champions League title with Neuer and a record-equalling 13th Bundesliga title to complete a perfect sign-off season.