Neuer passes Messi on all-time Champions League appearances

Manuel Neuer reached his 164th Champions League appearance in Bayern Munich's match at Atletico Madrid, moving past Lionel Messi into third place all-time.

• Neuer started in goal for Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the Champions League matchday 4 fixture at Madrid's Metropolitano stadium.
• He reached his 164th Champions League appearance, surpassing Lionel Messi, who has played 163 in the competition.
• Neuer now ranks third all-time, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (183) and Iker Casillas (177).
• He also became the most-capped German in Champions League history, passing Thomas Müller (163), per Squawka stats.