Olympique de Marseille set for prestigious preseason showdown against Atlético Madrid at Vélodrome
On Friday, August 14, Olympique de Marseille will conclude their preseason preparations with a high-profile friendly against Atlético Madrid at the iconic Vélodrome. The match, kicking off at 5:30 PM, serves as the final test for Bruno Génésio’s side before the Ligue 1 curtain-raiser against Strasbourg a week later.
The Stade Vélodrome has become a traditional stage for Marseille’s final preseason spectacle, welcoming top-tier European opposition in recent years. Following encounters with Napoli (2019), Villarreal (2021), AC Milan (2022), Bayer Leverkusen (2023), and Aston Villa (2025), the Phocéens will now welcome Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid to test their readiness for the new campaign.
Both teams arrive in peak condition, with Marseille’s Ligue 1 opener against Strasbourg scheduled for August 21, while Atlético face Málaga in their domestic league opener two days prior. The intensity of the friendly promises to deliver a tactical preview of the challenges awaiting in both France and Spain’s top flights.
This prestigious warm-up fixture will be broadcast live on Ligue 1+, continuing the tradition of showcasing Marseille’s preseason schedule to a global audience. Fans can also look forward to another marquee preparation match when Marseille take on Athletic Bilbao at the same venue and time on Sunday, August 9.