Bayern Munich wins 2:1 against Jeju United – Kim subbed off after 36 minutes
Bayern Munich secured a 2:1 victory in their third friendly of the Asian tour against South Korean top-flight side Jeju United. Goals from Felipe Chavez (11') and Bastian Assomo (41') sealed the win, while captain Min-jae Kim (29) was substituted after 36 minutes following a mistake leading to Jeju's equalizer by Chang-min Lee (16'). Currently sidelined: Lennart Karl, Serge Gnabry.
What happened in the match?
Bayern took an early lead through Felipe Chavez (11'), but Jeju United equalized when Kim was outsmarted in a duel, allowing Chang-min Lee (16') to score. Assomo (41') restored Bayern's lead just before halftime. After the break, Ibrahimovic, Díaz, and Pavlovic missed further chances, but the 3:1 remained elusive.
Why does this matter for Bayern Munich?
The friendly was a crucial step in Bayern's preparation for the new Bundesliga season. Min-jae Kim was in focus, receiving applause upon his return to South Korea. Bayern aims to build on their 15:0 win over Rottach-Egern and 1:2 loss to Wiesbaden to fine-tune their form.
What’s next?
Bayern will continue their Asian tour with more friendlies in the coming days. The team aims to use these final preparation matches to optimally gear up for the season start. Currently sidelined: Lennart Karl, Serge Gnabry.
