Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae opened his scoring account during the Asian preseason tour, leading his team to victory.

Kim Min-jae wore the captain's armband and played 37 minutes in the match against Jeju SK held at Jeju World Cup Stadium on the 4th. Three days later, he also started in a friendly match against Aston Villa at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park, putting in an active performance for 63 minutes.

Notably, in the 37th minute of the first half, Kim Min-jae redirected a free kick delivered by Tom Bischof from the left flank with a header, finding the back of the net to record the opening goal for his team. He was then substituted for Japanese defender Hiroki Ito in the 18th minute of the second half.

Building on Kim Min-jae's opener, Munich defeated Aston Villa 2-1. In the 28th minute of the second half, Luis Diaz, who received a pass from Arion Ibrahimovic, added another goal with a right-footed curling shot from the left side of the penalty box. In the 38th minute of the second half, late in the match, Aston Villa's Ramare Bogarde connected the ball and Joao Gomes pulled one back with a mid-range shot, but no further goals were scored.

Kim Min-jae, who delivered an impressive performance, received high praise, earning a rating of 8.1 from the football statistics outlet 'FotMob,' the second-highest among players from both teams. Munich successfully wrapped up their Asian tour schedule with 2-1 victories over both Jeju SK and Aston Villa.

Packed Schedule Ahead of the Bundesliga Opener

The upcoming schedule is also packed. After returning to Germany, Munich will play against Leipzig on the 15th and Heidenheim on the 18th. Then, starting with their home opener against Stuttgart on the 28th, they will begin full-scale preparations for the 2026-27 Bundesliga season.

Kim Min-jae's 'Firm Intention to Stay' Completely Dispels Transfer Rumors

Meanwhile, Kim Min-jae, who was recently engulfed in transfer rumors, has made it entirely clear that he intends to stay at Munich. He firmly stated, "I am very happy and satisfied to play for Munich. I have done my best and given everything in every match I have played. I hope to receive more opportunities this season and continue to stay with the team."