Bayern Munich's Neuer dazzles Arsenal star Guimaraes with a spectacular save

Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes, the star of the English club, praised the keeper of FC Bayern Munich, Manuel Neuer, after a spectacular save in the Champions League match. In the 47th minute at the Allianz Arena, Neuer deflected a header from the Brazilian onto the crossbar before the match ended 2-2.

Save and Reaction

„An incredible save. I was already cheering, because I thought it was going in“, Guimaraes told the journalists afterwards. He added: „He is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, a legend.“

After the final whistle, Guimaraes went to Neuer and asked: „How did you manage that?“ Neuer simply replied: „I don't know either.“

The rescue effort came after a historic blunder against FC Augsburg, which prompted critics to discuss a possible replacement by Jonas Urbig. Both goalkeepers have been alternating regularly this season.

Neuer had been sidelined due to injury before the Arsenal match, but his performance showed that he remains among the world's top keepers.

Speculation about the end of his career in the summer grew louder again, with the save being seen as a response to his critics.