Olympique de Marseille to host Atlético Madrid at Vélodrome for final pre-season clash
On Friday, August 14, the iconic Vélodrome stadium will witness a high-profile encounter as Olympique de Marseille, under the guidance of coach Bruno Genesio, takes on Spanish giants Atlético Madrid. This highly anticipated fixture marks the final major warm-up for OM before the commencement of their Ligue 1 campaign, scheduled just one week later.
Continuing a long-standing tradition, Olympique de Marseille consistently provides its passionate supporters with a significant pre-season spectacle at the Vélodrome each August. Following memorable clashes against elite European clubs such as Napoli in 2019, Villarreal in 2021, AC Milan in 2022, Bayer Leverkusen in 2023, and Aston Villa in 2025, OM is now set to challenge Diego Simeone’s formidable Atlético Madrid in their home stadium on Friday, August 14, at 5:30 p.m. local time.
Both Olympique de Marseille and Atlético Madrid are poised to kick off their respective domestic league seasons shortly after this friendly. OM will commence their Ligue 1 journey on August 21 against Strasbourg, while Atlético Madrid will begin their La Liga campaign on August 19 facing Malaga. Spectators can therefore anticipate a highly competitive and intense display from two teams eager to fine-tune their strategies for upcoming national and European challenges. Football enthusiasts can catch the action live on Ligue 1+, which will also broadcast OM’s equally engaging preparatory match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, August 9, at 5:30 p.m.
