Minjae Kim (centre) is likely to be a star attraction if he features for Bayern in his native Korea. - © IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto

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Jeju SK vs. Bayern Munich: Pre-season friendly build-up and live blog

04.08.2026

Bayern Munich have Luis Díaz and some of their other World Cup stars at their disposal as they take on Jeju SK of K League 1 in the first friendly of their Asian summer tour on Tuesday 4 August (kick-off: 1pm CEST).

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41'

Bastian Assomo

GOAL!

1:2

38'

Excellent double save!

Bayern really should be 2-1 up. Chávez cuts inside from the right and forces a decent stop from the Jeju stopper, who spills the ball. However, Bischof can't convert the rebound on the slide.

37'

Kim makes way

Moments after that excellent tackle, the Bayern captain is replaced by attacker Binder. It's unclear whether this was a pre-planned change, or whether it's due to an injury. Bischof has taken the captain's armband from Kim.

36'

Substitution

Tim Binder

Minjae Kim

35'

Kim to the rescue

Suddenly space opens up for Jeju down the left channel on the break. However, Kim rushes across to make a fine challnge and scupper the counter.

31'

Back underway

The ball is rolling again after the hydration break.

28'

First hydration break

The game is paused to allow both sets of players to take on fluids. Bayern have dominated the ball so far, but continue to look slightly vulnerable to counter-attacks.

26'

Urbig almost caught out!

That was nearly a calamitous own goal from Bayern. A long Jeju through-ball is narrowly headed wide of Urbig's near post by Ito - who didn't see his goalkeeper coming out to collect the ball.

21'

Bischof tries again

The midfielder shoots from range once more, but his effort at goal is well blocked. Bayern have controlled possession for the last 10 minutes or so.

16'

Jeju equalise!

That came out of nowhere. Brazilian forward Aiás brilliantly flicks the ball up inside the Bayern box with a trick, and picks out captain Lee in the process. From a few yards out, he is able to steer the ball past Urbig and into the far corner of the net.

15'

Chang-Min Lee

GOAL!

1:1

11'

Bayern lead!

That didn't take long. A short corner routine eventually sees Chávez pick the ball up on the right corner of the Jeju box. He spots a game to shoot and expertly rolls the ball into the far corner of the net to hand Bayern a 1-0 lead. He's been the best player on the pitch so far.

10'

Felipe Chávez

GOAL!

0:1

First shot of the game

Bischof has a bit of space ahead of him and lets fly from around 25 yards out. However, he scuffs the effort, which rolls harmlessly wide for a goal kick.

Slow start

Neither side have been able to create a chance just yet. Bayern have enjoyed most of the ball, with winger Chávez looking very lively for the German champions down the right channel.

We're underway!

The game gets going on Jeju Island. Bayern are playing in their all-new white and blue away kit.

Kick-off!

Kim Min-jae returns

The Bayern and South Korea defender starts today's friendly match in the country of his birth. Kim hasn't played a club game in Korea since making his name at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the 2017/18 season. As such, it should be a special occasion for the 29-year-old, who will wear the captain's armband for Bayern.

More on that Bayern team

Ito and Urbig start for the first time this pre-season, having returned to Bayern later than some of their teammates due to FIFA World Cup commitments. Bischof, who recently wore the captain's armband against Wehen Wiesbaden, starts for the third game in a row. Meanwhile, the likes of Tah, Díaz, Kimmich, Laimer and Pavlović are all on the bench.

Bayern Munich's pre-season: The story so far

Vincent Kompany's men have played two pre-season matches so far this summer, which ended very differently. Bayern's first friendly, against third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden, ended in a 2-1 defeat, with Tom Bischof scoring their only goal of the game from the penalty spot. However, the following week they got back to winning ways with a thumping 15-0 victory against amateur side Rottach-Egern. Today's clash against Jefu SK is the first of two in Asia for Bayern, as they also face UEFA Europa League champions Aston Villa in Hong Kong on Friday.

Hello and welcome!

Thank you for joining us for build-up and live match coverage of Bayern Munich's pre-season friendly against South Korean side Jeju SK as we approach the start of the 2026/27 season.