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Olympique de Marseille to host Atlético Madrid in final pre-season clash at Vélodrome

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Olympique de Marseille’s final pre-season test: Atlético Madrid at Vélodrome

L'Olympique de Marseille affrontera l'Atletico Madrid au Vélodrome, vendredi 14 août, en match amical. (F. Porcu/L'Equipe)
Olympique de Marseille will face Atletico Madrid at the Vélodrome on Friday, August 14, in a friendly match.

On Friday, August 14, the iconic Vélodrome stadium will host a high-stakes encounter as Olympique de Marseille, led by coach Bruno Genesio, takes on Diego Simeone’s formidable Atlético Madrid. This pivotal friendly marks OM’s final significant tune-up before the Ligue 1 season commences just one week later.

Maintaining a cherished tradition, Olympique de Marseille consistently arranges a marquee pre-season fixture for its devoted supporters at the Vélodrome each August. Following memorable clashes against Napoli in 2019, Villarreal in 2021, AC Milan in 2022, Bayer Leverkusen in 2023, and Aston Villa in 2025, the club is set to welcome Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid to its home ground. Kick-off for this highly anticipated match is scheduled for Friday, August 14, at 5:30 p.m.

Both teams are nearing their respective league openers, promising a competitive spectacle. Olympique de Marseille will begin its Ligue 1 campaign on August 21 against Strasbourg, while Atlético Madrid is slated to start its season on August 19 facing Malaga. Fans can expect to see both squads in robust form, fine-tuning their strategies for the demanding national and European competitions ahead. This thrilling match will be broadcast live on Ligue 1+, alongside another engaging preparatory fixture against Athletic Bilbao, scheduled for Sunday, August 9, at 5:30 p.m.

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