FC Bayern’s winning streak ends at the Alte Försterei. A mistake by keeper Manuel Neuer of all things led to the first winless game of the season. The captain speaks plainly after the game.
It was only four days ago that Manuel Neuer’s outstanding performance gave FC Bayern den 2-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain secured. The 2014 world champion was then named “Man of the Match”.
Manuel Neuer: “Wrong decision made”
But at Union Berlin, the five-time world goalkeeper was unusually prone to errors. His mistake put the “Irons” in the lead. “At the beginning I don’t see it so well, but then I make the wrong decision. It would have been better if I tried to hit it away with one hand,” said the 39-year-old after the game 2:2 (1:1) for Munich in Köpenick. It was Bayern’s first point loss after 16 competitive game wins in a row.
“I tried to hold on to him – because there was so much going on in front of me – and that was the wrong decision.” He wanted to secure the ball to prevent a goal from being scored by a rebound. Danilho Doekhi’s central shot slipped through the hands of the 2014 world champion. The 2014 world champion became a “slip finger”.
Kompany: “Luckily I was a defender myself”
There was support for Neuer from those responsible at Bayern. “Manuel is having an outstanding season. That’s part of it,” said sports director Christoph Freund. Coach Vincent Kompany didn’t blame his number one either. “Luckily, I was a defender myself and I understand that when you concede a goal, a lot has already happened beforehand. And I also look at these moments,” said the Belgian.
What’s next for Neuer?
Until his mistake against Union Berlin, Neuer showed a consistently convincing performance. There were calls for him to return to the national team. However, the 39-year-old recently ruled out a comeback in the DFB uniform.
His contract with FC Bayern expires at the end of the season. According to consistent media reports, Neuer is about to extend his contract with the record champions. The FCB captain recently emphasized not to make a hasty decision. “There are many components involved. It is certainly a question of fitness, health, motivation – and also what happens to the club next season,” said Neuer.
Video: Manuel Neuer on his mistake
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Source: Today in the stadium November 8th, 2025 – 3:05 p.m
