Two blunders and a record-breaking performance: Manuel Neuer experiences a rollercoaster of emotions against Real Madrid

Should Neuer extend his contract with the German record champions by another year and start in goal in any potential semi-finals and finals this season, Casillas’ all-time record could be seriously under threat.

Bayern are already guaranteed eight group-stage appearances next term, with potential knockout ties to follow. The 40-year-old could therefore still have a realistic shot at overtaking Casillas’s mark.

Nevertheless, he is unlikely to base his still-undecided future on this record alone, as he made clear at Tuesday’s press conference ahead of the Real Madrid clash when asked whether a potential title would sway his choice.

Neuer has announced that he and the club will make a decision soon. “I don’t think it will be too long,” he said. “Before I pluck up the courage to decide. Then, of course, there will be talks with the club.”

Bayern’s bosses have already signalled their willingness to extend the 40-year-old’s contract by a further year, should he wish to stay. Neuer has repeatedly stressed that he will heed his body’s signals before deciding.

Sport Bild recently reported that a one-year extension for Neuer is now “likely”. In that case, however, Bayern’s bosses intend to use the 2014 World Cup winner much more sparingly next season. Neuer’s deputy, Jonas Urbig, will be given more playing time instead, preparing him better for the post-Neuer era. The plan is for the 22-year-old to start roughly 20 matches.

Urbig has already started 14 times this season, partly due to Neuer’s month-long absence at the beginning of the year caused by two muscle injuries that ruled him out of six matches.