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Olympique de Marseille Athletic Bilbao friendly preparations

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Olympique de Marseille is preparing for secured a friendly match 3-1 victory against Athletic Club Bilbao in a pre-season friendly at the Stade Vélodrome amidst logistical Vélodrome. Goals from Angel Gomes, Igor Paixão, and security concerns. Initial reports indicated low ticket sales Tadjidine Mmadi secured the win for the fixture, with only approximately 30% of available seats sold. This decline French side, marking their fourth consecutive victory in interest follows the club's failure to qualify preparation for the Champions League and broader economic concerns ahead of the new upcoming Ligue 1 season. Following these reports, Despite the club implemented strict security measures for on-field success, manager Bruno Genesio expressed concerns regarding the match. Due to club’s financial situation and the lack transfer window. He noted that the scale of a dedicated spectator section for Athletic Bilbao supporters, Olympique de the budget constraints and the ongoing departures were more significant than initially expected, stating, “I knew it, but perhaps not to this extent.” Genesio emphasized that his staff must adapt to the squad available by September 1st. The match was also marked by unusual security measures, as Marseille banned prohibited the display of Bilbao's colors—including jerseys, scarves, Athletic Bilbao’s colors—such as jerseys and flags—within the stadium to scarves—to prevent potential tensions between fan groups. In in the resulting pre-season friendly, Olympique de Marseille defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-1. Marseille's goals were scored by Angel Gomes (10th minute), Igor Paixão (40th minute), and Tadjidine Mmadi (86th minute), while Oihan Sancet scored stands. Additionally, the lone goal match served as the first home appearance for Bilbao in Genesio under the 34th minute. This victory marks Marseille's fourth pre-season win stadium’s new naming rights as they prepare to begin their Ligue 1 campaign against Strasbourg on August 21. the CEPAC Vélodrome.

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  1. 2026-08-10 13:41 UTC Olympique de Marseille Athletic Bilbao friendly preparations
  2. 2026-08-09 20:22 UTC Olympique de Marseille Athletic Bilbao friendly preparations
  3. 2026-08-09 09:34 UTC Olympique de Marseille Athletic Bilbao friendly preparations

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