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Marseille hosts atlético madrid in final pre-season showdown

By nigerreport / July 24, 2026

OM: a final pre-season match at the Vélodrome against Atlético Madrid

L'Olympique de Marseille affrontera l'Atletico Madrid au Vélodrome, vendredi 14 août, en match amical. (F. Porcu/L'Equipe)
L’Olympique de Marseille affrontera l’Atletico Madrid au Vélodrome, vendredi 14 août, en match amical. (F. Porcu/L’Equipe)

This Friday, August 14th, the iconic Vélodrome stadium will host a highly anticipated encounter as Olympique de Marseille, under the guidance of coach Bruno Genesio, takes on Spanish giants Atlético Madrid. This fixture marks the ultimate test for Les Phocéens before the Ligue 1 season kicks off just one week later.

Year after year, as August arrives, Olympique de Marseille consistently treats its dedicated supporters to a significant pre-season friendly at the Vélodrome. Following memorable clashes against elite clubs like Napoli in 2019, Villarreal in 2021, AC Milan in 2022, Bayer Leverkusen in 2023, and Aston Villa in 2025, it is now Diego Simeone’s formidable Atlético Madrid who will visit the Marseille stronghold. The match is scheduled for Friday, August 14th, with a 5:30 PM kick-off.

With Olympique de Marseille commencing their Ligue 1 campaign on August 21st against Strasbourg, and Atlético Madrid starting their own league fixtures on August 19th facing Malaga, fans can expect both squads to field strong lineups, showcasing their readiness for upcoming domestic and European challenges. This thrilling contest will be broadcast live on Ligue 1+. Supporters should also note another compelling friendly match earlier in the month, as Marseille hosts Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, August 9th, also at 5:30 PM.

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