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SportsOlympique de Marseille to host Atlético Madrid in pre-season friendly at Vélodrome
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Olympique de Marseille (OM) will host Atlético Madrid at the Stade Vélodrome on Friday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. for a high-profile pre-season friendly, continuing their tradition of August exhibition matches against top European clubs. The match, coached by Bruno Genesio for OM and Diego Simeone for Atlético, serves as a final test before the resumption of Ligue 1 for OM (August 21 vs Strasbourg) and La Liga for Atlético (August 19 vs Malaga). The game will be broadcast on Ligue 1+. OM also has another pre-season friendly scheduled against Athletic Bilbao on August 9.
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For several years now, Olympique de Marseille (OM) has made a tradition of hosting a high-profile pre-season friendly at the Stade Vélodrome each August. This year, the club will welcome Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid on Friday, August 14, at 5:30 p.m.
The fixture continues a line of prestigious opponents:
- Napoli (2019)
- Villarreal (2021)
- AC Milan (2022)
- Bayer Leverkusen (2023)
- Aston Villa (2025)
Context and Broadcast Information
OM will begin its Ligue 1 campaign on August 21 against Strasbourg, while Atlético Madrid kicks off its La Liga season on August 19 against Malaga. As a result, fans can expect both teams to field strong lineups, well-prepared for the domestic and European challenges ahead.
The match will be broadcast on Ligue 1+.
Additionally, OM will face Athletic Bilbao in another pre-season friendly on Sunday, August 9, at 5:30 p.m., also available on Ligue 1+.
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Olympique de Marseille to Face Atlético Madrid in Final Pre-Season Friendly at Vélodrome