Bayern Munich goalie and captain Manuel Neuer has suffered a setback in his return from a calf injury, the German club said in a statement on Saturday.

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer, 38, suffered a reaction in his calf muscle.

Bayern Munich are eight points ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, with ten games to go in the Bundesliga season.

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for a stint on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle during a celebration in Wednesday's 3-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has never lost to Bayern Munich, with three wins and three draws in six meetings.

Bayern Munich sit eight points clear on top of the Bundesliga table.

Bayer Leverkusen had 15 shots to Bayern Munich's two, but could not find a goal.

Bayern Munich were dumped out of the German Cup by holders Bayer Leverkusen as Nathan Tella's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win for the Bundesliga champions on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said Sunday he plans to play on beyond the current season, despite retiring from international football earlier this week.

Neuer follows Toni Kroos, Thomas Muller and Ilkay Gundogan in retiring from the German national team after Euro 2024.