Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had sympathy for fellow German Marc-André ter Stegen after they thumped eight goals past Barcelona in last night's Champions League rout.

Ter Stegen was unable to stop the Bayern Munich onslaught as the relentless German placed themselves firmly as the favourites to win the competition with an 8-2 win over the Spaniards.

The two goalkeepers have battled it out for the No 1 spot for Germany, with Neuer holding onto the gloves for the most part, and the Bayern Munich stopper shared his thoughts on his rival.

"I feel a little sorry for Marc. I know that something like this is not easy for a goalkeeper," Neuer told Sky Deutschland.

"But we were playing the Champions League and this has nothing to do with the national team."