More markets for the Club Friendlies game, scheduled for August 14 at 11:30 AM ET.
Olympique Marseille host Atlético Madrid in a pre-season friendly at Stade Vélodrome on August 14, serving as Diego Simeone’s side final tune-up before La Liga opens against Málaga. Atlético arrive after mixed results on their Asia tour, including defeats to Manchester United and Manchester City, prompting further rotation and fitness assessments for key attackers and midfielders. Marseille enter on the back of strong friendly wins, including a 3-1 victory over Athletic Club, allowing coach Roberto De Zerbi to test tactical setups and integrate summer signings in front of home supporters. With both teams prioritizing player minutes over results, the match offers insight into squad depth, pressing intensity under Simeone, and Marseille’s attacking transitions ahead of the competitive campaign.