It must be easy being the back-up goalkeeper to Manual Neuer.
Well, easy in the sense that you wouldn’t have a lot to do because you’re going to be spending all of your time sitting on the substitutes’ bench.
Today though, Pepe Reina has been called into action, making his Bundesliga debut for Bayern Munich just seven months after signing for the team from Liverpool, and in the process breaking a few interesting records.
Reina is the first Spaniard and first goalkeeper to play in Europe’s four big leagues, England, Italy, Spain and Germany.
The Spaniard joins other legends of the game who achieved the feat, such as er, Obafemi Martins, Christian Poulson and Abel Xavier.
He is, however, the first World Cup winner to play in the four leagues, but, with Neuer only being rested today, it could potentially be his first and only league appearance for Bayern.
.@PReina25 is the FIRST KEEPER, FIRST SPANIARD and NINTH PLAYER to debut in the 4 big leagues in football history
— MisterChip (English) (@MisterChiping) March 14, 2015
These are the 9 players that have played in all 4 of the big leagues (SPA ENG GER ITA). @PReina25 legend >>> pic.twitter.com/lTa0kBsttL
— MisterChip (English) (@MisterChiping) March 14, 2015
And of course, @PReina25 is the FIRST WORLD CHAMPION to make his debut in all 4 big leagues in football history.
— MisterChip (English) (@MisterChiping) March 14, 2015
#Pep on @PReina25: "I wanted to give Manuel a break. I have faith in Pepe. He's an experienced player." pic.twitter.com/Xxdru5xmxV
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) March 14, 2015
