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Atlético Madrid and Manchester United 2026 pre‑season

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Atlético Madrid concluded their pre-season with a 2–1 victory against Olympique de Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome. While Marseille’s Igor Paixão opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a lobbed shot, individual errors allowed Atlético to equalize through Mendoza and secure the win via a 78th-minute goal by Martin. The match was marked by significant tension surrounding Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi. Following errors that led to both Atlético goals, Balerdi was heavily whistled by home supporters, particularly when substituted in the 82nd minute. In response, teammates Amine Harit and manager Bruno Genesio publicly defended the Argentine defender, emphasizing his “professional commitment during training.” While the club maintains internal support for Balerdi, the defender has become a subject of transfer speculation, with reports suggesting interest from clubs including Bologna and Bayer Leverkusen. For Marseille, the defeat highlighted defensive concerns and internal challenges regarding squad stability and financial regulations as they prepare for their Ligue 1 season opener against Strasbourg. Atlético utilized the fixture to finalize preparations, having previously faced Manchester United and Getafe during their summer schedule.

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