European football clubs conclude pre-season friendlies

European football clubs are concluding their pre-season preparations ahead of the upcoming domestic campaigns.

Fulham FC secured a narrow victory over Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart at Craven Cottage, with Timothy Castagne scoring the decisive goal. The match featured a notable return for Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno, who previously played for Stuttgart. Stuttgart has shown strong form this summer, having won four of their five matches.

In Germany, Borussia Mönchengladbach is set to host Aston Villa for their final pre-season fixture. Mönchengladbach enters the match with an undefeated record this summer, having outscored opponents 38-3. Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, seeks to bounce back from recent losses against high-level opposition such as Bayern Munich and PSG. Villa may utilize the match to evaluate youngsters like Brian Madjo and George Hemmings before the Premier League season begins.