Bayern Munich and Aston Villa have named their beginning sides for his or her pleasant at at Kawloon’s Kai Tak Sports activities Park on Friday.
Roten head coach Vincent Kompany says his intention is to win the Champions League in 2026/27, having cantered to the Bundesliga title, gained the German Cup and reached a European semi-final final season.
Villa are additionally again within the Champions League this season and have warmed up for the brand new marketing campaign by a have beating an Indonesia XI and Thai aspect BG Pathum United on their Asian tour.
Bayern’s aggressive season begins with the German Tremendous Cup showpiece in opposition to Borussia Dortmund on August 22 (19:30 BST). Villa meet Paris Saint-Germain within the Tremendous Cup on August 12 (20:00).
The ultimate evening of our Asia tour 💫
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— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 7, 2026
Bayern confirmed beginning workforce vs Villa
Kim Min-jae and Tom Bischof are the duo to maintain their locations from Bayern’s 2-1 win over Jeju on Tuesday.
Kompany says he “loves” back-up goalkeeper Jonas Urbig however Manuel Neuer begins in aim as captain in opposition to Villa.
Joshua Kimmich missed coaching with a minor groin pressure and is on the bench, as is Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, who was rested due to a knock to the midfielder’s knee.
Forwards Harry Kane and Michael Olise, defender Dayot Upamecano and wingers Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry will not be anticipated to play as they proceed to relaxation following the World Cup.
Wideman Alphonso Davies and new striker Ismael Saibari are in Munich engaged on their health.
Bayern Munich beginning XI: Manuel Neuer, Kim Min-jae, Jonathan Tah, Tom Bischof, Nathaniel Brown, Arijon Ibrahimovic, Sacha Boey, Konrad Laimer, Tim Binder, Maycon Cardozo, Aleksandar Pavlovic
Bayern substitutes: Sven Ulreich, David Podar-Stiube, Jonas Urbig, Joshua Kimmich, Luis Diaz, Joao Palhinha, Hiroki Ito, Felipe Chavez, Filip Pavic, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, Vincent Manuba, Josip Stanisic, Guido Della Rovere, Bastian Assomo
Aston Villa full line up vs Bayern Munich
Boubacar Kamara returned from damage and scored as a second-half substitute in opposition to Pathum in Bangkok on Tuesday and the Villa midfielder begins this time in considered one of 5 modifications for his aspect.
Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Brian Madjo and George Hemmings additionally are available, with TJ Carroll, Triston Rowe and Lamare Bogarde transferring to the bench.
Captain John McGinn (knee) and new winger Alejandro Garnacho are injured, with each anticipated to be prepared by the beginning of the Premier League season.
Aston Villa beginning XI: Marco Bizot, Matty Money, Victor Lindelof, Boubacar Kamara, Emiliano Buendia, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Evann Guessand, Joao Gomes, Brian Madjo, George Hemmings
Villa substitutes: James Wright, Tyrone Mings, Owen Asemota, Tammy Abraham, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Lamare Bogarde, Triston Rowe, TJ Carroll, Luka Lynch, Bradley Burrowes
The place to observe Bayern vs Villa: TV channel, stay on-line streams
Kick-off on Friday is at 13:00 BST (08:00 ET / 05:00 PT), with stay protection within the UK on VillaTV for £6.99.
