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Bayern's Neuer laments 'brutal, bitter' Champions League howler

Joselu celebrates after capitalizing on Bayern's Manuel euer mistake to score for Real Madrid.[AFP]

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said his late Champions League semi-final howler against Real Madrid was "extremely bitter" as his side were knocked out of the tournament.

With just two minutes remaining, Bayern were leading 1-0 thanks to a 68th-minute strike from Alphonso Davies, the Canadian's first Champions League goal, and seemingly on course to meet rivals Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley.

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