Overview

• Thomas Müller played his 163rd Champions League match in Bayern Munich's quarterfinal against Inter Milan, equaling Lionel Messi for the third-most appearances in the tournament's history.
• Cristiano Ronaldo holds the all-time record with 183 appearances, followed by Iker Casillas with 177.
• Bayern Munich’s sporting director Max Eberl stated the club will make every effort to ensure Müller has further Champions League opportunities, despite his contract not being renewed for next season.
• Müller remains a key player for Bayern, starting recent matches against Dortmund and Inter Milan and scoring in the 1–2 first-leg defeat in Milan.
• At 35, Müller has spent his entire career at Bayern Munich, appearing in over 700 matches, and discussions about non-playing roles or potential moves abroad are emerging as his playing tenure nears its end.