ASTON VILLA TO FACE BAYERN IN LUCRATIVE PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY IN HONG KONG
Aston Villa will highlight their pre-season schedule with a lucrative friendly match against Bayern Munich, set to take place in Hong Kong this August. This announcement, made by the German giants, also revealed an additional match against South Korean team Jeju SK on August 4th.
In their previous encounter during last season’s Champions League, Aston Villa triumphed with a slim 1-0 victory, courtesy of a goal from Jhon Duran. The match showcased the tactical prowess of Unai Emery’s team and set a competitive tone for their upcoming meeting.
Currently leading the Bundesliga standings, Bayern Munich is spearheaded by the prolific England striker Harry Kane. Their recent performance saw them secure a 2-1 away victory against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, underscoring their formidable presence in European football.
Bayern’s tour marks a significant return, as the team has previously visited both South Korea and Hong Kong. Their squad includes South Korean international Kim Min-Jae, who plays a vital role in anchoring their defense.
Aston Villa, who are advancing toward the semi-finals of the Europa League, has indicated that they may announce further matches in Asia as part of their pre-season preparations. The balancing act for clubs participating in pre-season tours will be the need to ensure player welfare, especially with the World Cup taking place from June 11th to July 19th of the upcoming year.
