Bayern Munich defeats Aston Villa 2-1 in Hong Kong pre‑season friendly FAST-MOVING
FC Bayern Munich completed its Asian pre‑season tour with a 2‑1 victory over Europa League champions Aston Villa at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park on 7 August 2026. Kim Min‑jae opened the scoring with a header in the 37th minute and Luis Díaz added a second in the 73rd after coming on as a substitute. Aston Villa reduced the deficit through João Gomes, but Manuel Neuer’s late save preserved the win.
Coach Vincent Kompany reiterated Bayern’s ambition to win the UEFA Champions League this season, calling the match a key test ahead of the German domestic campaign. The tour also featured a call from club president Herbert Hainer for all Bundesliga clubs to increase overseas trips, arguing that internationalisation should be a collective effort.
Fans in Hong Kong experienced technical problems with the club’s paid livestream, which suffered delays and picture glitches, prompting an apology from Bayern and demands for refunds. Despite the broadcast issues, a fan festival organised by Paulaner attracted supporters from nine countries, highlighting the club’s growing global following.
Entities: Aston Villa · Aston Villa FC · FC Bayern Munich · Herbert Hainer · Hong Kong · Kai Tak Sports Park · Kai Tak Stadium · Luis Díaz · Manuel Neuer · Rouven Kasper · Vincent Kompany
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Bayern will host RB Leipzig on 15 August. (Club schedule)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kompany made the remarks at an Adidas-sponsored event in Hong Kong. (Vincent Kompany)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bayern will face Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup four days later. (Club schedule)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bayern will play 1. FC Heidenheim three days after the Leipzig match. (Club schedule)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vincent Kompany urged Bayern Munich players to maintain the same ambition as on his first day. (Vincent Kompany)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bayern will open the Bundesliga season against VfB Stuttgart on 28 August. (Club schedule)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Manuel Neuer, Luis Díaz and Josip Stanisic were celebrated by fans at the Hong Kong event. (Event coverage)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bayern Munich scheduled a friendly against Aston Villa on Friday at 14:00. (Club schedule)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Herbert Hainer and Dieter Mayer were present at the Hong Kong fan fest. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bayern won the Bundesliga and DFB‑Pokal last season and lost the Champions League semi‑final to Paris Saint‑Germain. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 4 SOURCES] FC Bayern Munich arrived in Hong Kong as part of its Asian pre‑season tour. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bayern will play a test match against Aston Villa on Friday at 14:00 in Kai Tak Stadium. (supporting_article_ids)