He saved five shots on goal over those two legs. Barcelona outshot Bayern in that second leg, the first leg had nothing.

So it wasn't a busy day at the office, but he did have to make stops.

My point was that Valdes gave up seven goals on Bayern's nine shots on goal. Neuer gave up zero on Barca's five.

I mean, yeah, a lot of team play goes into that. But when they went head-to-head, Neuer dominated. Can't see how Valdes is better when you look at their season and head-to-head statistics.

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Posted by Tigerstark

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Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:20 pm to WarSlamEagle

In this instance, I meant more that Neuer comes off the line a lot and cleans stuff up. It allows Bayern to play without the off side trap and not worry about getting beaten behind as much.

He is a very important piece in how they play defense, and not just because of shot-stopping.

I don't know if Arsenals (or very many teams for that matter) can have similar success unless their keep can sweep a bit as well.

Now, actually in goal with a shot coming, he's my top pick in the world, but I don't think its clear cut that I wouldn't listen to 3 or 4 other names and see the argument for them.

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Posted by Dandy Lion

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Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:59 pm to WarSlamEagle

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My point was that Valdes gave up seven goals on Bayern's nine shots on goal. Neuer gave up zero on Barca's five.

you know stats habitually don´t mean shite in football.

Hypothetically of course, how do you think the two would have fared, each being the keeper for the opposing side?

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