Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has torn a calf muscle, the club said on Thursday, after celebrating a goal in the 3-0 Champions League last-16 first-leg win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Manuel Neuer of Bayern Muenchen is injured in the match and has to be substituted during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between FC ...

IMAGO / Matthias Koch However, on this perfect night, the Bavarians saw their captain Manuel Neuer leave the pitch in the 58th minute of the game through injury and was replaced by Jonas Urbig.

Neuer’s exit meant a Bayern Munich debut for Jonas Urbig — who had also never taken the field in the Champions League. Or for that matter, the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a spell watching from the sidelines after he was injured while celebrating a goal during Wednesday's Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.