After completing their pre-season tour in Asia, Bayern Munich are already looking forward to their first official match of the season and potentially the first **** le.
The Bundesliga and German Cup champions kick off the new season in the Franz Beckenbauer Cup on August 22 against Borussia Dortmund.
"By then, we should already be fairly prepared for that match because Dortmund will fight hard to win their first trophy. But we also want to win," board member for sport Max Eberl said before the return trip to Germany.
Bayern's trip to Asia included stops in South Korea and Hong Kong, and wins in friendly matches against Jeju SK and Aston Villa.
"The conditions weren't easy," captain Manuel Neuer said referring to the intense heat. "But we presented ourselves well and I'm very satisfied."

#season #asia #bayern

Thank you, Jeju – ******* o, Hong Kong! On the fourth day of the Audi Summer Tour, FC Bayern moved on from the South Korean island of Jeju to Hong Kong. Head coach Vincent Kompany's team received an enthusiastic welcome in the metropolis, where they'll stay until Friday and take part in the Audi Football Summit against Aston Villa (Friday, 14:00 CEST, live on FC Bayern TV PLUS) as well as training sessions, media appearances and partner events. fcbayern.com brings you an overview of the Wednesday on the Audi Summer Tour.
Following a training session at the hotel on Jeju in the morning, Bayern departed for Hong Kong. After the flight of around three hours, Luis Díaz and colleagues were already enthusiastically welcomed at the airport. Then at the team hotel, too, a large number of supporters cheered the German record champions, making it a very pleasant arrival.
In the evening, Bayern legends Giovane Elber and Roy Makaay visited one of the six FC Bayern Pop-Up Stores in Hong Kong. Since 31 July, fans have been able to purchase, among other things, the shirt with the specially made nameset for Hong Kong here, which the team will wear in the friendly against Aston Villa. Mascot Berni also paid the store a visit on Wednesday.
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After checking in at the team hotel in Hong Kong, several media appearances were on the agenda for Jonas Urbig and others, with the players answering questions from international and travelling German journalists. "You feel a total openness and affection from the people," said Urbig about the Audi Summer Tour. "This euphoria that we're met with is very special. We're happy to take the time to go the fans, take photos and sign autographs. I'm really enjoying the trip."

#bayern #audi #summer #team

FC Bayern will play a friendly against 1. FC Heidenheim four days before facing Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup. The plan was discussed for some time, but it was only announced by the clubs this Wednesday as it'll be played after Heidenheim's first two 2. Bundesliga fixtures.
Voith-Arena, where Bayern were on the receiving end of a 3-2 defeat in their first-ever visit before winning 4-0 in the last two seasons, will host the game. Frank Schmidt's side will entertain newly-promoted VfL Osnabrück in the same stadium on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Bayern traveled to Hong Kong for the second part of their Asian tour after their 2-1 victory over Jeju SK in South Korea on Tuesday. Vincent Kompany's men will play against Europa League winners Aston Villa on Friday. They will then host RB Leipzig at home before closing their preparations with the game against last season's 17th-placed Bundesliga side.

#last

Bayern Munich youngster Maycon Cardozo is having himself a preseason. The winger prospect is a candidate for loan, with no shortage of interest thanks to his performances, but also may have a shot to stay in Bavaria and feature for Vincent Kompany.
That appears to be where he wants to be, per a report from Sky Germany journalist Kerry Hau, as captured by iMiaSanMia:
Maycon Cardozo's strong performances during pre-season have not gone unnoticed. Several clubs from Germany and abroad have inquired about his situation with a view to a potential loan deal. No final decision has been made yet regarding the player's future. As things stand, there are strong indications that Cardozo wants to stay at Bayern and recommend himself for more game time with the first team [kerry_hau]
Cardozo played just a handful of times for the Bayern seniors last season — two Bundesliga substitute appearances, 34 minutes in total. He's still just 17. But he plays with a maturity that belies his years, and he has impressed in Bayern's preseason friendlies so far, being a threatening presence against Jeju SK and having an absolute ball against FC Rottach-Egern.
Yes, it was just Rottach-Egern. But this was a player who went the distance and looked very much ready for the next step — not because of anything flashy he did but precisely because of his consistent composure. Let's take a closer look at just how often he pops up in the goals highlights from that one:

#cardozo #germany #egern #himself

Preseason is gonna preseason.
Bayern Munich pulled out a 2-1 victory over Jeju SK with a ho-hum effort in South Korea. Surely, the Bavarians would have wanted (or maybe expected) more, but the travel schedule, marketing duties, and overall availability in a foreign land often make these games a ****** shoot.
For the Bavarians, that proved to be the case. Let's dive into the details — here are some quick hitters on the match:
As always, let's begin with a look at the starting XI:
It was expected to be a mish-mash of players and the lineup lived up to it.

#bavarians #expected #gonna

The third day of the Audi Summer Tour featured the first friendly for FC Bayern as the Munich men met South Korean top-flight club Jeju SK at the Jeju World Cup Stadium. There was plenty going on before the match, too. fcbayern.com brings you an overview of the Tuesday on the Audi Summer Tour.
In a lively encounter – in spite of the high temperatures – against Jeju SK, FC Bayern triumped 2-1 in the end. Youngsters Felipe Chávez and Bastian **** omo netted the goals for the Munich men in the first half. All the info:
How Bayern are taking the spirit of Jeju to Hong Kong
The special connection between FC Bayern and Jeju was reinforced by some appreciative gestures before FCB's 2-1 win at the World Cup Stadium on the South Korean island. For a start, president Herbert Hainer and Wi Seong-gon, the Governor of Jeju, carried out the ceremonial kick-off in the shirts of their respective teams, while special gifts were also exchanged. Hainer presented the Governor with one of the exclusive Bayern figures that the club made for the occasion.
In return, Rouven Kasper, FC Bayern board member for marketing and sales, received a "dol hareubang" statue from Jaryong Jo, the CEO of Jeju SK, who's been working with the German double winners for a year as part of the joint venture Red&Gold. These are statues made from the volcanic stone that's typical on the island of Jeju.

#jeju #south

In the second half, once some of the first team regulars came on, you could see Bayern Munich turn up a gear. Arijon Ibrahimović even came close to scoring on a couple of occasions, not to mention the triple chance near the end. Unfortunately the fitness levels of the team still seem pretty low so the score remained 2-1.
Full time: Jeju SK 1-2 Bayern Munich.
78' — Subs: We finally have Luis Díaz back!
75' — Still no goals in the second half so far. Bayern Munich keep surging forward.
60' — Subs by Bayern Munich:

#munich #subs #team #came

One of Bayern Munich's standout players from the preseason has been 21-year-old midfielder Tom Bischof.
After the Bavarians picked up a 2-1 friendly win over Jeju SK, Bischof was asked by the media about what role he might play this season and if head coach Vincent Kompany had spoken to him about his responsibilities.
Bischof let fans in…as much as he could.
"I know that I'm planned for the #6 position, the midfield. But the coach knows that I'm open for everything. If I'm needed on the left or on the right, I'll be there. Just like I did last season," Bischof said (as captured by iMiaSanMia).
One thing that is clear after last season is that Bischof just wants to play. Taking advantage of the youngster's willingness to get on the pitch, Bischof played everywhere in the central midfield and also at left-back and right-back.

#season #play #left #right

In warm summer conditions on Tuesday, FC Bayern managed to win 2-1 at Jeju SK FC in the Audi Football Summit as part of the Audi Summer Tour. "On the whole it was a positive game with good intensity and no injuries," summarised head coach Vincent Kompany. "Obviously we're still lacking a bit. It was brutally warm today. It's clear that not everything is going to function immediately in pre-season, but you can see we're getting better," said Tom Bischof. fcbayern.com has collated the post-match reaction for you.
Vincent Kompany: "Both teams spent a lot of energy. They showed you can make a good game out of a friendly. It was interesting because we got to see several players who don't play that often. On the whole it was a positive game with good intensity and no injuries."
On Jeju Island: "I loved it when I was out and about on Sunday and watched the K League match. Just as I love the cafés or the beach. The food has also been excellent. It's great on this island, I like it. It was fun watching the match – obviously it's a bit of football culture too. And it was great to see so many people come to the stadium."
Nathaniel Brown: "It's going well. We've now won two in two. I still need to get to know the boys more, especially on the pitch, in matches. I'm really enjoying it. Obviously it's quite hard running in the temperatures here. I felt it too, but I think that will help us. Aston Villa will probably be different opponents. That's going to be a really good test for us, where we'll see where we're at, and we want to seize it."
Tom Bischof: "We're looking forward to having everyone back and you can see we're getting better and better. Obviously we're still lacking a bit. It was brutally warm today. It's clear that not everything is going to function immediately in pre-season, so I think we'll see more progress against Aston Villa now, and then things will be looking even better."

#obviously #better #game #match

The Audi Summer Tour kicked off in the Korean island of Jeju with Bayern Munich taking on Jeju SK FC. The Bavarians fielded a lot of young players for a large portion of the match and the 2-1 lead is a result of the Bayern youth's hard work. While a few of the first team players came on later in the game, they could not affect the scoreboard despite some good chances. Here are the match awards from this hard fought game although it was a friendly on paper.
The Brazilian was a live wire for Jeju. Aiás was not only a finishing threat, but also had the skill to set up one of his teammates. Jeju's goal came off some sheer brilliance from the Brazilian forward. His rainbow flick near the goal line completely flummoxed Kim Min-jae. He found his partner Chang-Min Lee who pulled back his marker in the very last moment to drift into open ***** e. That was all Jeju needed to equalize. It was a brilliant goal from the setup by Aiás to the finish by Lee. Aiás was also the joint highest dribbler of the game with Bayern's Guido Della Rovere.
The Bayern backline suffered from poor communication. Dayot Upamecano did not travel for the tour and is on an extended holiday after France's deep run in the World Cup. The Frenchman's absence along with Jonathan Tah starting on the bench exposed the lack of leadership and co-ordination in the defense. The duo of Hiroki Itō and Kim Min-jae should have done better being the seniors on the pitch. While Jeju's goal was brilliant, there were gaps in the box throughout the first half that could have led to more goals conceded.
João Palhinha was often rushing to break up play or screen the backline. He made two crucial tackles and was the primary physical presence for Bayern in their own third of the pitch. The Portuguese international's reading of the game allowed him to shield his defenders and the passing lanes in between. His ***** ist to Bastian ***** omo's winning goal came from an interception due to his positioning. A good game for Palhinha and maybe under Vincent Kompany can become a crucial sub in Champions League knockouts.
The young midfielder showed once again why he is Bayern's present and future in midfield. His technical ability is supreme, there is always a diagonal pass ready to precisely find his teammate across the pitch. His time at left-back last season further honed his defensive skills and that has improved his game in the middle. Bischof can really throw a tackle if he needs to. This is despite Bischof coming off as a typical technical player, who might prefer to let a defender or a CDM do the dirty work. With two tackles and just three passes misplaced, the 21 year-old is the best box-to-box midfielder under Kompany at the moment. Additionally, Bischof is miles ahead of Joshua Kimmich with his corner kicks which will be a welcome change in that direction.

#jeju #bischof #brazilian #palhinha

With Bayern Munich's 2-1 preseason victory over Jeju SK in the books, the Bavarians have now won 2 of their 3 preseason friendlies. Their 4th friendly, however, will be against Europa League winners Aston Villa. It represents a big step up from the previous opposition and will test how well the players have returned from their breaks.
One of those players is Nathaniel Brown, who of course joined Bayern over the summer. Finding his way into the flow of things at Bayern, he is happy with how things are going and is excited for the match against Villa.
"It's going well. We've played two games so far and won both of them," Brown said after the friendly against Jeju (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "I still need to get to know the guys better, especially on the pitch during matches. I'm really enjoying it. Of course, it's pretty tough running in these temperatures. I felt it myself as well. But I think it'll benefit us in the long run.
"Against Aston Villa, we'll be facing a different kind of opponent. It'll be a very good test for us, one that will show us where we stand, and we'll be looking to rise to the challenge."
The match will, of course, not be indicative of the team's real strength with several players missing and weeks to go until the first competitive game of the season. But it will be an interesting barometer to see just how far Bayern are. And perhaps the Bavarians can finally their first ever match against the Villains, even if it is just a friendly.

#players #course #jeju

Kim Min-jae's return to the pitch in front of his home fans was one of the highlights of Bayern Munich's 2-1 preseason victory over Jeju SK, but many supporters wondered why the South Korean defender's outing lasted just 30 minutes (and no, it had noting to do with that wild rainbow flick by Matheus Aiás).
After the match, Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany explained that the substitution was always part of the plan and had nothing to do with Kim's performance. Speaking to a Korean journalists, Kompany talked about Kim's early exit and his role on the squad.
"Minjae is an important player for us. It was workload management, because he will play 60 minutes against Aston Villa on Friday. He can't play more during this phase. It was nice that he started and wore the captain's armband here in Korea. But we couldn't take risks. That was the plan," said Kompany (as captured by iMiaSanMia).
The comments underline just how highly Kompany views Kim ahead of the new season. Rather than pushing the defender beyond his planned workload, Bayern Munich is carefully managing his fitness as he builds toward full match sharpness.
Kompany also highlighted the significance of Kim captaining Bayern Munich in his home country. Wearing the armband in front of a passionate Korean crowd was a special moment for both the player and the supporters who came to see one of their nation's biggest football stars represent the German champions.

#plan

35' — Sub: Kim Min-jae off for Tim Binder. Is he injured? He did not seem to be.
15' — Goal. Did Kim just get rainbow flicked? Lee Chang-min scores to make it 1-1.
11' — GOAL! Huge scramble in the box, with Bayern playing pinball. Felipe Chávez finally strikes home past the Jeju SK goalkeeper.
5' — As noted in the comments, all of those empty seats…wow.
1' — Here we go! The game is underway.

#binder #felipe #injured

Manuel Neuer has made it clear that Bayern Munich's summer tour is about much more than just appearances.
Speaking to South Korean media ahead of Bayern's stay in Jeju, the club captain emphasized that the squad wants to connect with supporters wherever they go.
"Wherever we train and play, wherever fans are present, we'll approach them and will be happy to sign autographs. We want to show the best face of ourselves," said Neuer (as captured by iMiaSanMia).
But Neuer also stressed that the tour is a crucial part of Bayern's preparations for the new season.
"We're not only doing the summer tour for the fans. We're also doing it for ourselves because we're in the middle of our preseason. We have important matches against Jeju and later against Aston Villa in Hong Kong. We'll approach them with 100% commitment and discipline," said Neuer.

#we 'll

Every season presents new challenges and for Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany, it is a puzzle he must solve.
"First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for the warm welcome we've received since arriving on Jeju. I believe these trips are part of the preparation for most teams – so it's crucial that we can travel, train, and play under the best possible conditions. All these conditions have been met, so this will be a very positive part of our preparation for the season," said Kompany (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "This is my third preseason here at Bayern – each one has been different. Last year was after the Club World Cup, which felt like the most difficult situation – but we had our full squad back together, although only a very short time before the first matches.
"Now it's different again; everyone is returning at a different time, some are coming off rehab, and we want to integrate them gradually. It's a different puzzle we have to solve. But I'm sure we'll get the necessary match fitness and physical condition. It's a puzzle, but not impossible. We're very confident. And the most important thing is that those returning from injuries can be reintegrated well."
While Kompany understands the promotional aspect of these trip, he does not want to let the need for focus and hard work fall to the wayside.
"The first thing I told the players was: We're arriving now, and it's part of this week to also have to attend promotional and media events. And also play games in another country. But it's preseason; we have to work seriously and professionally, doing everything we do in Munich or anywhere else the same way. We have to be focused, that's the most important thing. But we're used to this, and it's part of preseason for most teams. So it's fine," Kompany stated.

#kompany #part #first

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany admitted that starting the pre-season with a incomplete squad it's "a different puzzle we have to solve," but he's confident the Bundesliga champions will make the most out of it.
"Everyone is returning at different times, with some coming back from rehab, and we want to integrate them gradually. It's a different puzzle we have to solve. But we'll get the match sharpness and physical fitness we need, I'm sure of that," Kompany said in a news conference on Monday.
"It's a puzzle, but not an impossible one. We're very confident! And the most important thing is that those returning from injury can be reintegrated properly."
Bayern are in Jeju in South Korea, where they will face Jeju SK on Tuesday as part of their summer tour.
"The first thing I told the players was: We're here, and part of this week involves attending promotional and media engagements. We've also got matches in another country. But this is pre-season, we have to work hard and take it seriously, doing exactly the same as we do in Munich or anywhere else," Kompany stressed.

#bayern

Bayern Munich got a warm welcome as they arrived on the South Korean island of Jeju on Sunday for the first part of their pre-season trip to Asia.
Captain Manuel Neuer, Bayern's South Korea international Kim Minjae, Germany captain Joshua Kimmich and other players tirelessly signed shirts and other objects for the excited local fans and were available for selfies.
A first training session was also scheduled for Sunday as the Bundesliga and German Cup champions are set to play K-League side Jeju on Tuesday in Seogwipo and will then fly to Hong Kong for a match on Friday against England's Aston Villa.
"Everywhere we train and play, wherever fans are present, we will go and sign autographs," Neuer was quoted by the club website as telling South Korean media.
"But even though we really appreciate that, we're not doing the tour just for the fans. We're also doing it for ourselves because we're in pre-season preparing for the season. We also have important matches against Jeju and later in Hong Kong against Aston Villa. We approach this with 100% commitment and discipline."

#south #sunday #neuer #kong

Bayern Munich got a warm welcome as they arrived on the South Korean island of Jeju on Sunday for the first part of their pre-season trip to Asia.
Captain Manuel Neuer, Bayern's South Korea international Kim Minjae, Germany captain Joshua Kimmich and other players tirelessly signed shirts and other objects for the excited local fans and were available for selfies.
The Bundesliga and German Cup champions are set to play K-League side Jeju on Tuesday in Seogwipo and will then fly to Hong Kong for a match on Friday against England's Aston Villa.
"Everywhere we train and play, wherever fans are present, we will go and sign autographs," Neuer was quoted by the club website as telling South Korean media.
"But even though we really appreciate that, we're not doing the tour just for the fans. We're also doing it for ourselves because we're in pre-season preparing for the season. We also have important matches against Jeju and later in Hong Kong against Aston Villa. We approach this with 100% commitment and discipline."

#neuer

For the past nine years, Audi and FC Bayern have brought world-class football to fans around the globe. To mark the 10th anniversary, the German record-breaking champions are heading back to Asia for an amazing journey from 1 to 8 August 2026! This year's tour takes the team to two stunning destinations: the beautiful island of Jeju in South Korea and the vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong.
Fans can look forward to an itinerary full of highlights, including a friendly match against Jeju SK FC and Aston Villa in Hong Kong. But that's not all: alongside FC Bayern legends, fan events and open training sessions, Audi will present a one-of-a-kind, specially foiled Audi RS e-tron GT designed exclusively for this milestone tour.
A historic anniversary, world-class football and unforgettable memories await. Stay tuned and get ready to join us on this epic summer journey!
All the info on the Audi Summer Tour 2026

#audi #bayern #kong

FC Bayern head off on the Audi Summer Tour for the tenth time – and this time the German champions are going back to Asia from 1 to 8 August! The trip will initially take them to the island of Jeju in South Korea, and then onto the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong. As sporting highlights, there are two friendlies lined up, while fans can also look forward to attractive events and open training sessions. We'll be keeping you up to date on the tour with daily coverage on our website fcbayern.com, in the official FC Bayern app and on our social media channels.
Here's what you can look forward to in South Korea and Hong Kong as well as on our platforms:
On Tuesday 4 August, FC Bayern will play Korean Red&Gold partner club Jeju SK FC. Then on Friday 7 August, Vincent Kompany's side go up against Europa League winners Aston Villa in the Audi Football Summit at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. You can watch live streams of both matches on FC Bayern TV PLUS. As usual, we'll report live from the stadium for you. Whether it's live text commentary, the match report, post-match reaction or press conference, you won't miss a thing with us!
If you want to be there yourself, tickets can be purchased from this link. Information for fans attending the match on Jeju can be found here, while information for the match against Aston Villa in Hong Kong is available from this link.
As well as the games against Jeju SK FC and Aston Villa, we're showing other pre-season friendlies on FC Bayern TV PLUS:

#jeju #audi

Bayern Munich proved to be ahead of the curve with the signing of Moroccan star Ismael Saibari. However, his injury in the game against Canada in the round of 16 ended his run at the World Cup. Now, after examination by Bayern's medical team, the versatile forward is set to join his teammates in the second week of August after they return from their Audi Summer tour.
Per a report by Kicker's Frank Linkesch, Saibari's injury has been inspected by the Bayern medical team in Munich. The diagnosis has revealed a torn muscle fiber in his thigh. The 25-year-old will be missing on the annual Audi Summer tour. The tour will be back in Asia from the 1st to the 8th of August, in the cities of Jeju, South Korea and Hong Kong. Die Roten will be facing Jeju SK FC and the Premier League's Aston Villa respectively.
With Saibari out for another 10 days, returnee Arijon Ibrahimović is likely to get game time in the upcoming friendly fixtures. More players are expected to return from the injury wing for Bayern including Serge Gnabry, Lennart Karl and Alphonso Davies. With the new signings, the club have beefed up a slim but high quality attacking roster to better cope with the gameload.
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#injury #munich #august

K League 1 returns this weekend after the World Cup break, with Round 16 marking the start of the second half of the season. A top-four showdown between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Gangwon FC headlines the weekend's action, while Gwangju FC look to kickstart their campaign following a busy transfer window. Elsewhere, teenage midfielder Son Jeong-beom continues to emerge as one of the league's brightest young talents as leaders FC Seoul resume their ***** le charge.
Unbeaten Runs on the Line as Jeonbuk Host Gangwon
After a month-long break, K League 1 returns this weekend, and Round 16 features a heavyweight clash between third-placed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (26 points) and fourth-placed Gangwon FC (24 points). With just two points separating the sides, the result could see the teams swap places in the table.
Jeonbuk head into the match unbeaten in their last six league games (W4 D2) and had looked increasingly solid. They conceded twice in a 2-2 draw with Pohang Steelers in Round 10 but thereafter allowed just one goal across their last five matches, building their recent success on a strong defensive foundation.
Up front, Tiago Oroba had been in fine form, scoring three goals in his last five appearances and netted a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Gimcheon Sangmu in Round 15 to secure all three points for Jeonbuk. But the Brazilian has been ruled out through injury, prompting the Green Warriors to sign Gytis Paulauskas on loan from Jeju SK.

FC Bayern are heading to Asia on this year's Audi Summer Tour – with two special sporting highlights: in South Korea, head coach Vincent Kompany's side will play against the Korean Red&Gold partner club Jeju SK FC on 4 August, and on 7 August, the German record champions will face Europa League winners Aston Villa at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.
With immediate effect and until 3 July, fan clubs and fans can purchase tickets via the following contact: (Mr Hohyun Lee / Email address: hohyun.leewithsnowball.co.kr) . A minimum purchase of 20 tickets per enquiry is required.
Individual tickets can be purchased from 8 - 12 July via a ticketing platform yet to be announced. The relevant link will be shared at a later date.
General public ticket sales for the match against English Premier league side Aston Villa are already underway. Fans still have the chance to secure their seat at Kai Tak Stadium and support manager Vincent Kompany's team in person at the Audi Football Summit. Click here to get your ticket.
All you need to know about the Audi Summer Tour: