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Manuel Neuer Surpasses Lionel Messi With 100 Champions League Wins

Bayern Munich Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer Has Achieved A Historic Milestone, Surpassing Lionel Messi In The All-Time Champions League Wins Record. The German International Secured His 100th Victory In The Prestigious Competition Following A Stellar Display In Bayern’s Group Stage Opener Against Chelsea.

Neuer’s Historic Milestone

Neuer Reached The Century Mark In His 151st Champions League Appearance, Placing Him In An Exclusive Club Of Football Legends. The Victory Over Chelsea Not Only Boosted Bayern Munich’s 2025/26 Campaign But Also Served As A Personal “Crowning Achievement” For The Veteran Shot-Stopper.

The All-Time Leaders In Champions League Wins Include Cristiano Ronaldo (115 Wins), Thomas Müller (111 Wins), And Iker Casillas (101 Wins). With His 100th Triumph, Neuer Has Now Leapfrogged Lionel Messi, Who Holds 85 Champions League Victories.

The Journey To 100 Wins

Neuer’s Journey Began With His Champions League Debut For Schalke 04 In 2007. Since Joining Bayern Munich In 2011, He Has Become A Pillar Of The Club’s Success, Collecting The Majority Of His Wins In Red. With Bayern, Neuer Has Twice Lifted The Champions League Trophy — In 2013 And 2020 — Both Seasons Ending In Historic Trebles.

Conclusion

At 39, Neuer Continues To Defy Expectations And Solidify His Legacy As One Of The Greatest Goalkeepers In Football History. His 100th Champions League Win Is A Testament To His Longevity, Consistency, And World-Class Ability.

Abdul Noah Ocholi

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