Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer performed a stellar performance in a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg win against Real Madrid, sparking discussion about his potential return to the national team. The 40-year-old World Cup winner, who retired in 2024, has been praised by German pundits and Real coach Alvaro Arbeloa for his performance. Despite Oliver Baumann currently being Germany's first-choice keeper, and Jonas Urbig and Alexander Nuebel as likely replacements, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is out of the mix due to injuries. Neuer has ruled out any possibility of returning to international football.