Manuel Neuer likely injured in Bayern Munich’s win against FC Köln

TL;DR

Manuel Neuer was substituted in Bayern Munich's 5-1 victory over FC Köln due to a left leg injury. Reports suggest he may miss the upcoming DFB Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart.

Key points

Bayern Munich won 5-1 against FC Köln
Manuel Neuer was substituted due to a left leg injury
Jonas Urbig is likely to replace Neuer in the DFB Pokal final
Harry Kane scored a hattrick in the match
Bayern Munich celebrated winning the Meisterschale

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MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 16: Manuel Neuer of FC Bayern Munich looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Köln at Allianz Arena on May 16, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern Munich turned their last game of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season a statement. The team put up a fantastic home performance against FC Köln, winning the game 5-1. The game featured a hattrick from Harry Kane and goals from Tom Bischof and Nicolas Jackson, and was thoroughly entertaining, regardless of which side you were supporting. Following the game, the *Deutschermeister* received the *Meisterschale* and the celebrations began. In the midst of these festivities, however, some concerning news came in regarding Manuel Neuer. Neuer was subbed out at the 59th minute for Jonas Urbig. While at that point, it did not look like much, a report from BILD says otherwise. According to the German news outlet and @iMiaSanMia, Neuer pointed to his left leg and went into the dressing room with team doctor Dr. Peter Ueblacker after his substitution. This comes ahead of the DFB Pokal final next week against VfB Stuttgart. This likely means Neuer will not be playing the final and instead, it will be Jonas Urbig at goal. Do you think Neuer’s absence would heavily influence the final? Let us know. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What injury did Manuel Neuer sustain during the match against FC Köln?

Manuel Neuer pointed to his left leg and left the field, indicating a possible injury.

Who will replace Manuel Neuer in the DFB Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart?

Jonas Urbig is expected to start in goal for Bayern Munich in Neuer's absence.

How did Bayern Munich perform in their last Bundesliga match?

Bayern Munich won their final Bundesliga match of the season 5-1 against FC Köln, featuring a hattrick from Harry Kane.