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FC·May 6, 2026 06:03 PM ET

Neuer eyes Pokal final after Bayern's UCL exit: 'disappointment prevails'

Captain pivots to Berlin after PSG knockout.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 61 min read
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What happened: Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer addressed the media following his side's Champions League semifinal exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. Neuer said the squad is now focused on the upcoming DFB-Pokal final in Berlin, but acknowledged that 'right now, disappointment prevails.' The comments were relayed by Fabrizio Romano and echoed by club-aligned outlet @iMiaSanMia.

Why it matters: The remarks frame how Bayern is processing the Champions League exit as they pivot to a domestic cup final that now carries outsized weight for the season's legacy. Neuer noted Bayern 'deservedly won the league title' but lacked the 'killer mentality' PSG showed in the decisive moments. With PSG advancing to face Arsenal in the Budapest final, the Pokal becomes Bayern's last chance at a second trophy.

What to watch: Bayern turn to the DFB-Pokal final in Berlin as the immediate focus. Neuer's leadership tone in the coming days will set the tone for whether the squad can reset before lifting silverware.

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