"Manuel Neuer made three stops each against Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in an MVP performance at the Bernabéu, to leave Bayern on top going into next week's quarterfinal second leg in Munich."
"I see him every day in training, and still now I'm impressed every day. That shows how much he's still able to be one of the top goalkeepers."
"Neuer's nine saves were the most he's made in a game in the last five seasons in all competitions."
"Madrid's players praised Neuer after Tuesday's match, with both keeper Andriy Lunin and defender Antonio Rüdiger describing him as Bayern's 'best player.'"
Manuel Neuer made nine crucial saves in Bayern Munich's 2-1 Champions League win against Real Madrid, showcasing his skills at 40 years old. Vincent Kompany expressed admiration for Neuer's consistent performance, stating he is impressed daily by the goalkeeper's abilities. Neuer's saves were pivotal, especially against stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior. Despite conceding a goal, Neuer's efforts were recognized by Madrid players, who labeled him Bayern's best player. Kompany acknowledged the need for special performances in high-stakes matches and expressed hope for continued success in the upcoming second leg.
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