Aston Villa suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in their pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. The team's performance lacked fluidity, but they showed determination in the second half.
What happened?
Bayern Munich took the lead in the first half with a glancing header from Min-Jae Kim. Luis Diaz then doubled the advantage in the second half. Joao Gomes pulled one back for Villa with a poked effort, but they were unable to find an equaliser.
Why it matters for Aston Villa
The defeat is a setback for Aston Villa's pre-season tour, but they showed determination in the second half. The team will look to bounce back in their next fixture.
What comes next?
Aston Villa will face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg. They will look to make a strong impression in their first major competition of the season.
Aston Villa's pre-season tour has been marked by a mix of positive and negative results. They have won three games and lost three, with one draw. The team has scored 56 goals and conceded 49, with a goal difference of +7.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 4th in Premier League, 65 pts, 19W-8D-11L from 38 games, recent form WWDLL.
Goals this season: 56 scored, 49 conceded (+7 goal difference).
Title race: 20 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Last result: Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24).
Recent form (last 5): 3W-2D-0L (WWWDD, most recent first); on a 3-game winning run.
The team's performance in the second half was encouraging, but they were unable to find an equaliser. Villa's pre-season tour has been marked by a mix of positive and negative results, but they will look to bounce back in their next fixture.
