Bayern Munich Goalkeeper Receives First Career Red Card In 867 Professional Appearances

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer received the first-ever red card of his career in 867 professional appearances for club and country as Bayern Munich crashed out of the DFB-Pokal with a 0-1 defeat to holders Bayer Leverkusen.

The 38-year-old was shown his first-ever red card after rushing out of the box and clumsily bringing down Jeremie Frimpong in the 18th minute of the German Cup last 16 clash. Bayern coach Vincent had no choice but to bring on third-choice goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, who came on in Neuer's place and produced a fine save to deny Frimpong in the 33rd minute.

Ten men Bayern went on to struggle during the game, but it was Tella who finally broke the deadlock in the 69th minute, heading home Alejandro Grimaldo's cross to give the visitors the lead and send the away fans into a frenzy.

The 2014 World Cup-winning goalkeeper with Germany has never been cautioned during his 124-game international career and has only received 23 yellow cards during his career spell at Bayern Munich.