Aston Villa take on German giants Bayern Munich in Hong Kong as they wrap up their pre-season tour of Asia. Unai Emery’s side have already beaten the Indonesia All-Stars and BG Pathum United in their previous two Far East friendlies, and now face their toughest test yet against the Bundesliga champions.
Bayern's Summer Form
Bayern, meanwhile, have played three friendlies this summer, recording victories over Wehen Wiesbaden, Rottach-Egern and Jeju SK. The German side will provide a stern examination of Villa's readiness for the upcoming season, with both teams looking to fine-tune their squads ahead of competitive action.
What's Next for Villa
After facing Bayern today, Villa will turn their attention to Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain, which kicks off at 8pm in Salzburg. This represents a huge opportunity for Emery's men to secure silverware early in the campaign, and the match against Bayern serves as the perfect preparation.
Pre-Season Schedule
Having already faced Walsall, FC Porto and Real Sociedad, Villa will play their eighth pre-season fixture next Saturday when they travel to Germany to take on Borussia Mönchengladbach. This extensive preparation underlines the club's ambition to hit the ground running when the Premier League season begins.
Premier League Opener
The new Premier League campaign begins for Villa away to Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, August 23. Emery will be hoping his squad emerges from this demanding pre-season schedule injury-free and in peak condition for the challenges ahead.
Stay tuned to our live blog for all the latest updates and goal alerts throughout the afternoon. BirminghamLive brings you live coverage of Aston Villa's pre-season friendly against Bayern Munich, with kick-off scheduled for 1pm local time in Hong Kong.
