Neuer assesses Bayern's test against Aston Villa

Bayern Munich rounded off their pre-season tour of Asia with a victory. The Bavarians defeated Aston Villa 2:1 in a match that served as a first barometer for the German champions' return to action.

Manuel Neuer, Bayern's captain, offered a positive verdict on the fixture according to kicker. While acknowledging that «the footballing conditions were not straightforward», the goalkeeper expressed satisfaction with the team's performance as they gear up for the season.