Bayern Munich are determined to regroup quickly from their latest German Cup defeat, and Manuel Neuer is set to be between the posts when they host lowly Heidenheim in the Bundesliga. Neuer, 38, was sent off for the first time in his career spanning 867 matches when he clattered into Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong 17 minutes into the third round match the title holders Leverkusen then went on to win 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Bayern Munich's German Cup hopes were ended with Tuesday's 1-0 loss to visitors Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 but the team's energy showed great promise, said coach Vincent Kompany. The Bavarians suffered their first defeat of the season in the league and domestic cup and had keeper Manuel Neuer sent off in the 17th minute with a straight red card.

Manuel Neuer has been sent off for the first time and Bayern Munich crashed out of the German Cup in the third round with a 1-0 loss at home to defending champion Bayer Leverkusen