Bayern Munich fans turn Kai Tak red before Villa clash
SCMP · 1 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Hundreds of Bayern Munich supporters gathered outside Kai Tak Stadium on Friday, turning the area into a sea of red ahead of the Audi Football Summit match against Aston Villa. Fan clubs from Hong Kong and mainland Chinese cities joined together to create a festive atmosphere with giant flags and chants in multiple languages .
Key Points
- Bayern Munich fan clubs from Hong Kong and mainland cities including Shanghai, Chengdu, Shenzhen and Dalian gathered outside Kai Tak Stadium before the match .
- Chengdu Bayern Munich Fan Club captain Zhu Junru led more than 100 members who travelled specifically from Chengdu to Hong Kong for this match .
- The Chengdu group flew in on Thursday and planned to visit Hong Kong Disneyland together after the match .
- Hong Kong Bayern Munich Fan Club representative Terrence Chan Ka-chung said around 200 local members gathered as early as 3:30pm to practise chants and wave flags .
- Dennis Hermann travelled from Munich with friends to follow the team's Asian tour and attend the match in Hong Kong .
Why It Matters
The gathering demonstrates the strong commercial appeal of European football clubs in Asia and highlights Hong Kong's role as a hub for major international sporting events, with fans crossing borders to support their teams .
The gathering demonstrates the strong commercial appeal of European football clubs in Asia and highlights Hong Kong's role as a hub for major international sporting events, with fans crossing borders to support their teams .