"Bayern Munich's 3-1 opening win over Chelsea in the Champions League was a historic game, not just because this was the first time a team had inflicted defeat on the current world champions. It was also a monumental occasion for captain Manuel Neuer, who became only the fourth player to ever win 100 Champions League games. Neuer achieved this feat in his 151th appearance in the Champions League. Only three other players have won 100 Champions League games - Cristiano Ronaldo (115), Iker Casillas (101), and Neuer's former teammate Thomas Müller (111) per @iMiaSanMia."
"Neuer (and Müller) have won two Champions League titles, both of them trebles, in 2013 and 2020. As a side note, Neuer also became Bayern's oldest player to play in the Champions League at 39 years and 174 days, overtaking previous record holder Lothar Matthäus. Bayern Munich hosted Chelsea in one of the most intriguing matchups on the second round of Matchday 1 in the Champions League's League Phase. The Bavarians were able to tough out a rugged 3-1 victory in a match that was not all that pleasing to the eye."
Bayern Munich defeated Chelsea 3-1 in the Champions League opening match, with Harry Kane scoring twice and a Chelsea own goal contributing. Manuel Neuer recorded his 100th Champions League win in his 151th appearance, becoming only the fourth player to reach that milestone alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, and Thomas Müller. Neuer and Müller have each won two Champions League titles, both as part of treble-winning seasons in 2013 and 2020. Neuer also became Bayern's oldest Champions League player at 39 years and 174 days. Chelsea produced a strong counterattack for a goal but lacked the stamina to match Bayern's intensity.
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