Neuer gets sent off for 1st time and Bayern Munich exits German Cup early again

By The Associated Press
Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong, lays on pitch after he was fouled by Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, center ,during a German Cup round of 16 soccer match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday. Dec.3, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthias Schrader]

MUNICH (AP) — Manuel Neuer has been sent off for the first time and Bayern Munich crashed out of the German Cup in the third round with a 1-0 loss at home to defending champion Bayer Leverkusen. The 38-year-old Neuer was never before sent off over a long career including 124 games for Germany. But the Bayern captain was shown a straight red card in the 17th minute for taking out Jeremie Frimpong with a body check when the Dutch winger almost through on goal. Leverkusen substitute Nathan Tella scored in the 69th with a header to Álex Grimaldo’s perfectly positioned cross. Bayern was knocked out in the second round last season.

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