Olympique de Marseille and Atlético Madrid face off in a pre-season friendly at the Vélodrome on August 14

On Friday, August 14, Olympique de Marseille, under the guidance of coach Bruno Genesio, will host Atlético Madrid at the Vélodrome for a high-stakes pre-season friendly. This marks the final preparation match before both teams kick off their respective league campaigns the following week.

Atlético Madrid, led by Diego Simeone, will arrive in Marseille with a squad brimming with ambition, while Olympique de Marseille will look to fine-tune their tactics ahead of their Ligue 1 opener against Strasbourg on August 21. The Spanish side will face Málaga in their league opener on August 19, ensuring both squads arrive in prime condition for a competitive season ahead.

This encounter follows Olympique de Marseille’s tradition of hosting top-tier pre-season fixtures at the Vélodrome, including past clashes with Napoli, Villarreal, AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, and Aston Villa. The August 14 match against Atlético Madrid promises a thrilling showdown, with live coverage available on Ligue 1+.

Fans can also look forward to another pre-season highlight on August 9, when Olympique de Marseille takes on Athletic Bilbao at 5:30 PM, further sharpening their competitive edge before the league resumes.