Chávez Opens the Scoring, Then Jeju Hit Back Fast
Bayern kicked off their Asia tour with a game that leaned heavily on the academy graduates, and it paid off early. Felipe Chávez opened the scoring in the 11th minute, reacting quickest to a loose ball in the box off a Riccardo Rovere assist and firing it home. Jeju didn’t fold, though — the K League side had actually tested Bayern in the opening exchanges even before that, and they drew level just four minutes later through Chang-Min Lee, set up by Matheus Aiás, who was a constant threat down that side all afternoon.
Assomo Restores the Lead With a Rocket
Bayern went back in front before the break, and it was another teenager doing the damage. Bastian Assomo picked the ball up on the edge of the box in the 41st minute and absolutely leathered it past keeper Heo, a finish that had the watching crowd of over 22,000 purring. Assomo took four shots in total on the day and looked every bit the player Bayern’s staff have been talking up. All three goals came in the first half, and Bayern really should have added more before the break — Chávez cut inside and forced a save that the Jeju keeper spilled without anyone quite capitalizing.
A Quiet Second Half, Big Names Return
The second 45 was a much calmer affair, goalless and shaped by wholesale changes on both sides as Vincent Kompany managed his squad through the Korean heat. It did bring the first pre-season minutes for a couple of senior Bayern names, though — Jonathan Tah and Joshua Kimmich both came off the bench, while Kim Min-jae, playing in front of a home Korean crowd, wore the captain’s armband before being substituted in the 37th minute to a big ovation. Dayot Upamecano was a notable absentee, still on extended leave after France’s deep World Cup run.
What It Means Next
A solid start to the summer tour for Bayern, even if the result mattered less than the performances of the club’s young prospects — Chávez, Assomo and fringe man Maycon Cardozo all left an impression. For Jeju, coached by Sergio Costa and coming off a 3-3 draw with Incheon domestically, it’s a game that fit their season so far: goals at one end, gaps at the other. Bayern’s tour continues Friday against Europa League champions Aston Villa in Hong Kong.
Match Summary
Jeju SK 1-2 Bayern Munich Club Friendly (Audi Football Summit) — Jeju World Cup Stadium, Seogwipo, South Korea Tuesday, 4 August 2026 Attendance: 22,519
Goals: 11′ Felipe Chávez (Bayern Munich) 0-1 (assist: Riccardo Rovere) 15′ Chang-Min Lee (Jeju SK) 1-1 (assist: Matheus Aiás) 41′ Bastian Assomo (Bayern Munich) 1-2 (assist: João Palhinha)
Result: Bayern Munich open their Asia tour with a 2-1 win, with academy forwards Felipe Chávez and Bastian Assomo both on the scoresheet.
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