Bayern Munich and Aston Villa Confirm Starting XI for Friendly in Hong Kong

Bayern Munich and Aston Villa have revealed their starting line-ups for a pre-season friendly match taking place at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.

Bayern's head coach Vincent Kompany aims to secure the Champions League title in the 2026/27 season, following a successful previous season where they won the Bundesliga and the German Cup. Aston Villa is also preparing for their return to the Champions League, having recently defeated teams in Indonesia and Thailand during their Asian tour.

Bayern's competitive season will commence with the German Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund on August 22, while Villa will face Paris Saint-Germain in their Super Cup on August 12. Key players for Bayern, including Harry Kane and Joshua Kimmich, are not expected to play due to rest following the World Cup. Aston Villa's captain John McGinn is sidelined with a knee injury, but Boubacar Kamara returns to the starting lineup after recovering from injury.