Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is enduring a historically poor Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. In the second leg currently underway, the German international conceded a goal from the very first shot on target he faced, giving PSG a 1-0 lead in the match.
This latest concession compounds a shocking statistical trend. Across the two-legged tie, Neuer has now been beaten six times from just six shots on target. This remarkable and unfavorable record was highlighted by the Opta Sports Telegram channel, underscoring the Bavarian shot-stopper's difficult campaign against the Parisian attack.
The first leg of this semi-final was a high-scoring thriller that ended 5-4 in favor of PSG. In that match, Neuer failed to make a single save, a performance that set the stage for the current deficit. The aggregate score now heavily favors the French champions as they seek a place in the final.
To reach this semi-final stage, both clubs navigated tough quarter-final ties. PSG advanced by defeating Liverpool with a convincing 4-0 aggregate victory. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, had to overcome Spanish giants Real Madrid, which they did by winning 6-4 over two legs.
The current second leg match is still in progress, with PSG holding the 1-0 advantage. The overall narrative is one of defensive fragility for Bayern and clinical finishing from PSG, with Neuer's personal statistics becoming a major talking point of the tie. Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.