Bayern Munich defeats Aston Villa 2-1 in preseason friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Bayern Munich defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in a preseason friendly held at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on August 7, 2026. Kim Min-jae opened the scoring for Bayern, while João Gomes equalized for Aston Villa later in the match. Luis Díaz secured the win for Bayern with a decisive goal after making a notable impact upon taking the field. The match showcased Bayern's attacking strength and provided insight into their preparations for the upcoming season.
- •Bayern Munich holds a 2-1 advantage over Aston Villa in a friendly match.
- •The game took place at the Audi Football Summit in Hong Kong.
- •Kim Min-jae scored for Bayern Munich, with João Gomes equalizing for Villa.
- •Luis Díaz netted the winning goal for Bayern after his substitution.
- •Marco Bizot's goalkeeping performance was crucial for Aston Villa.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Diaz inspires Bayern to friendly win over Villa
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Match Awards from Bayern Munich’s 2-1 friendly win over Aston Villa
"A wondergoal from Luis Diaz powered a youthful Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday.Several World Cup stars, including Bayern's Michael Olise and Harry Kane, did not travel to Hong Kong.
"FC Bayern beat their first top level opposition of this preseason campaign.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:03 PMDiaz inspires Bayern to friendly win over Villa
A wondergoal from Luis Diaz powered a youthful Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday.Several World Cup stars, including Bayern's Michael Olise and Harry Kane, did not travel to Hong Kong.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:29 PMMatch Awards from Bayern Munich’s 2-1 friendly win over Aston Villa
FC Bayern beat their first top level opposition of this preseason campaign.
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