There were exclusively beaming faces on Saturday afternoon at FC Bayern's Dream Match in Kaltern in South Tyrol! After an entertaining game, the record champions prevailed 6-1 against a select XI fielded by the "Weinbeisser Kaltern" fan club. Of course, the focus was on the interaction with the fans. "The game today shows the spirit of FC Bayern. I'm very happy to be part of FC Bayern now," said newcomer Harry Kane. fcbayern.com has the reaction to the fan event.
Reaction to the Dream Match in Kaltern
Harry Kane: "Yesterday was a great game, it was a good result to start with. The game today shows the DNA and spirit of FC Bayern. I'm very happy to be part of FC Bayern now. The closeness to the fans here is just fantastic. A big thank you to the fans all over the world. It was a dream start, of course."
Jamal Musiala: "The weather was nice, the atmosphere was good. They defended well and also played good football. It's always fun to spend time with the fans. People support us throughout the year, it's important that we take the time to spend with them."
Matthijs de Ligt: "It's great to see so many fans supporting us and following us. For the fan club guys, the dream match is a very special day. That we were allowed to be the opponents is a great honour for us. I hope they had a great day with us. For me, today was the first time I've played against my own fans. I think the dream match is a great idea. It was nice that they scored. They won't forget that."
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting: "The guys gave it their all, it was a nice event. You can see a lot of joy in the faces, especially the kids. That makes us happy and it was fun, even with the heat. Without the fans, football wouldn't exist like this, they're a very important part of FC Bayern. We're always happy to feel this support. We hope we have a very successful season together."
Martin Ritsch (Weinbeisser Kaltern goalscorer): "For me, this is an unforgettable day. Just to get the chance to play against Bayern is unique - and then to score. I won't forget this day in a hurry. FC Bayern is big in South Tyrol, there are many fans. It was a great day and an unforgettable experience for all of us. We did well, but of course you could feel a big difference."
Relive the game with our match report:
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