Tim Binder (L) of Bayern Munich vies with Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa during a pre-season friendly football match between Bayern Munich and Aston Villa in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Tim Binder (L) of Bayern Munich vies with Pau Torres of Aston Villa during a pre-season friendly football match between Bayern Munich and Aston Villa in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Nathaniel Brown (back) of Bayern Munich vies with Brian Madjo of Aston Villa during a pre-season friendly football match between Bayern Munich and Aston Villa in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Players of Bayern Munich celebrate scoring during a pre-season friendly football match between Bayern Munich and Aston Villa in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Konrad Laimer (2nd L) of Bayern Munich vies with Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa during a pre-season friendly football match between Bayern Munich and Aston Villa in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)