Manuel Neuer made his 163rd UEFA Champions League appearance as Bayern Munich hosted Arsenal at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday 21 October, drawing level with Lionel Messi and Thomas Muller on the competition's all-time list. Vincent Kompany started Neuer in goal as Bayern Munich hosted Arsenal in the third round of the league phase.
Started against Arsenal
Bayern Munich hosted Arsenal at the Allianz Arena, with Neuer named in the starting line-up as goalkeeper.
Opta appearance figures
According to Opta, Neuer's appearance against Arsenal took him to 163 matches in the Champions League. According to Opta, he is level with Messi and Muller, sharing third on the all-time Champions League appearances list.
Top of the all-time list
According to Opta, Cristiano Ronaldo leads the Champions League all-time appearances list with 183 matches. According to Opta, Iker Casillas is second on the Champions League all-time appearances list.
German appearance mark
Neuer drew level with Muller as the German player with the most appearances in Champions League history.