OM prepares for Ligue 1 with high-stakes Atlético Madrid friendly at Vélodrome
On Friday, August 14th, the iconic Vélodrome stadium will host a pivotal encounter as Olympique de Marseille, under the guidance of coach Bruno Genesio, takes on the formidable Colchoneros of Atlético Madrid. This highly anticipated friendly serves as OM’s ultimate test before the Ligue 1 season kicks off just one week later.
For several years now, as August approaches, Olympique de Marseille has consistently provided its devoted supporters with a significant pre-season fixture at the Vélodrome. Following memorable clashes against Naples in 2019, Villarreal in 2021, Milan in 2022, Bayer Leverkusen in 2023, and Aston Villa in 2025, the club is set to challenge Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid on home turf. The match is scheduled for Friday, August 14th, at 5:30 PM, promising an intense preview of the season ahead.
Marseille will commence their Ligue 1 campaign on August 21st against Strasbourg, while Atlético Madrid begins their La Liga journey on August 19th facing Malaga. This scheduling ensures that fans will witness both teams fielding strong, competitive lineups, fine-tuning their strategies for upcoming national and European challenges. Football enthusiasts can catch the action live on Ligue 1+, which will also broadcast OM’s earlier preparation match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, August 9th, at 5:30 PM, another exciting fixture for supporters.