Manuel Neuer: The X factor who makes everything look so easy
He stood there, like a rock in front of the threatening white wave. With outstretched arms, Manuel Neuer celebrated in front of the Real end and for a moment looked much bigger than 1. 93 metres.
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Manuel Neuer: The X factor who makes everything look so easy He stood there, like a rock in front of the threatening white wave. With outstretched arms, Manuel Neuer celebrated in front of the Real end and for a moment looked much bigger than 1. 93 metres.
Vinicius Junior, Madrid’s Brazilian superstar, had just run through towards his goal. Normally it would be a certain goal – but what’s normal with Manuel Neuer? The Bayern custodian cleverly shortened the angle, forced Vini Jr.
wide and he could only find the side netting. Whether Neuer in fact got a touch to the ball with his foot, or whether his clever charge and his unique presence were enough to thwart this Real chance, was ultimately immaterial. It was just one of several brilliant actions from Neuer on this night at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.