Olympique Marseille vs Atlético de Madrid preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Stade Vélodrome
Club Friendlies 1
Olympique MarseilleOM
1 2
Atlético de MadridATM
Full Time
Regular Season
Igor Paixão - 22'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Olympique Marseille faced Atlético de Madrid in a tightly contested match that finished 1-2 to the visitors. The first half concluded at 1-1 with both teams exchanging goals in an even contest. Marseille held 58 percent possession overall while Atlético de Madrid controlled 42 percent. The away side struck the decisive goal after the interval to claim victory. No red cards were issued during the ninety minutes. Atlético de Madrid entered as the stronger team and delivered a performance that secured the three points on the road. The significant deviation recorded for the winners underscored their capacity to overcome the home setup despite Marseille's territorial edge. Second half adjustments proved pivotal in shifting momentum toward the eventual victors.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Atlético de Madrid exhibited a significant structural deviation in their performance against Olympique Marseille.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's capabilities throughout the game.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable, preventing alignment assessment with the final result.
  • Market alignment: The match outcome aligned with pre-match projections for the away side.
  • xG expectations: Pre-match expected goals expectations could not be determined due to missing data.
  • Event impact: The away victory by Atlético de Madrid had a notable impact on the competition standings.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards ensured no distortion from disciplinary events in the 1-2 result.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Petit
A. Petit
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Olympique Marseille B. Génésio
B. Génésio
VS
Atlético de Madrid D. Simeone
D. Simeone
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Athletic Club Rank: 79 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Manchester City Rank: 99 L
Manchester United Rank: 94 L
Getafe Rank: 79 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
81.46
89.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Olympique Marseille
Atlético de Madrid
Power Score
81.46
89.17
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
69
18

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Olympique Marseille — Opponent-weighted form score
Atlético de Madrid — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Olympique Marseille Atlético de Madrid

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Olympique Marseille

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Atlético de Madrid

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Olympique Marseille ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Atlético de Madrid
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
24.74
17.02
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
17.02
24.74
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Olympique Marseille +0.09 Efficiency Index
vs
Atlético de Madrid -0.09 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Olympique Marseille
Atlético de Madrid
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Olympique Marseille ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Atlético de Madrid
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Olympique Marseille Atlético de Madrid
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Olympique Marseille Atlético de Madrid
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Olympique Marseille
Atlético de Madrid
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Olympique Marseille
vs
Atlético de Madrid
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Olympique Marseille Atlético de Madrid
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Olympique Marseille 0.16
Atlético de Madrid 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Olympique Marseille Atlético de Madrid
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Olympique Marseille 0.09
Atlético de Madrid 0.01
Olympique Marseille
Atlético de Madrid
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • OM had peak pressure around 23'.
  • OM started the game with stronger pressure.
OM Pressure ATM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: OM reached the top pressure at 23' (95.07).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Olympique Marseille OM Home
3 matches
Atlético de Madrid ATM Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
1
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-15T00:00:28+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Stade Vélodrome
Capacity
67395
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Aurélien Petit

Statistics

Possession
OM
57%
ATM
43%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 3
4 Shots 3
67 Dangerous attacks 23
58 Possession 42
9 Corners 1
9 Free kicks 7
3 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

72 Ball Safe 77
5 Goal Kicks 4
10 Goal Attempts 5
8 Substitutions 10
13 Throwins 15
1 Hit Woodwork 0
0 Assists 2
3 Injuries 0
15 Dribble Attempts 7
3 Successful Dribbles 3
20 Successful Dribbles Percentage 43

Attacking

112 Attacks 51
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

45 Long Passes 34
448 Passes 334
405 Successful Passes 285
90 Successful Passes Percentage 85
10 Key Passes 4
25 Successful Long Passes 18
56 Successful Long Passes Percentage 53

Defensive

0 Saves 5
7 Tackles 16
2 Interceptions 4
31 Duels Won 32

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 3
1 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

2 Offsides 3
7 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Aurélien Petit

Starting XI ▼

12
Jeffrey de Lange
Jeffrey de Lange Goalkeeper
5.85
5
Leonardo Balerdi
Leonardo Balerdi Defender
5.11
11
Neal Maupay
Neal Maupay
Attacker82'
6.63
19
Geoffrey Kondogbia
Geoffrey Kondogbia Defender
6.58
46
Alexi Koum
Alexi Koum
Defender82'
6.52
22
Timothy Weah
Timothy Weah (C) Defender
6.34
74
Kelyann Bezahaf
Kelyann Bezahaf
Defender87'
6.6
33
Emerson
Emerson Defender
6.4
25
Ulisses Garcia
Ulisses Garcia
Defender87'
7
Angel Gomes
Angel Gomes Midfielder
6.98
6
Tochukwu Nnadi
Tochukwu Nnadi
Midfielder76'
8
Himad Abdelli
Himad Abdelli Midfielder
6.83
27
Quinten Timber
Quinten Timber
Midfielder76'
14
Igor Paixão
Igor Paixão Midfielder
7
76
Tadjidine Mmadi
Tadjidine Mmadi
Midfielder82'
6.48
23
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg Midfielder
6.54
77
Amine Harit
Amine Harit Midfielder
6.64
48
Keyliane Abdallah
Keyliane Abdallah
Attacker87'
9
Amine Gouiri
Amine Gouiri Attacker
6.54
Referee : Aurélien Petit

Starting XI ▼

13
Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak Goalkeeper
7.2
17
Dávid Hancko
Dávid Hancko Defender
6.53
18
Marc Pubill
Marc Pubill
Defender70'
6.45
20
Giuliano Simeone
Giuliano Simeone Defender
6
4
Rodrigo Mendoza
Rodrigo Mendoza
Midfielder36'
7.25
22
Alejandro Grimaldo
Alejandro Grimaldo Defender
6.14
30
Daniel Martínez
Daniel Martínez
Defender36'
6.42
24
Robin Le Normand
Robin Le Normand Defender
6.35
2
José María Giménez
José María Giménez
Defender69'
6.45
27
Jorge Domínguez
Jorge Domínguez Defender
5.64
32
Javier Boñar
Javier Boñar
Defender70'
6.76
5
Johnny Cardoso
Johnny Cardoso Midfielder
6.59
23
Morten Hjulmand
Morten Hjulmand
Midfielder56'
6.59
6
Koke
Koke (C) Midfielder
6.65
21
Obed Vargas
Obed Vargas
Midfielder56'
6.53
8
Pablo Barrios
Pablo Barrios Midfielder
6.61
54
Arnau Ortiz
Arnau Ortiz
Attacker46'
7.02
7
Kang-in Lee
Kang-in Lee Attacker
6.36
12
Carlos Martín
Carlos Martín
Attacker36'
7.12
11
Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman Attacker
6.89
46
Jorge Castillo
Jorge Castillo
Midfielder70'
6.66

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Keyliane Abdallah → Amine Harit
16th Substitution
87'
Event
Kelyann Bezahaf → Timothy Weah
17th Substitution
87'
Event
Ulisses Garcia → Emerson
18th Substitution
87'
Event
Alexi Koum → Geoffrey Kondogbia
13th Substitution
82'
Event
Neal Maupay → Leonardo Balerdi 
14th Substitution
82'
Event
Tadjidine Mmadi → Igor Paixão
15th Substitution
82'
78'
Event
Carlos Martín
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Tochukwu Nnadi → Angel Gomes
11th Substitution
76'
Event
Quinten Timber → Himad Abdelli
12th Substitution
76'
70'
Event
Javier Boñar → Jorge Domínguez
8th Substitution
70'
Event
Jorge Castillo → Ademola Lookman
9th Substitution
70'
Event
Marc Pubill → Dávid Hancko
10th Substitution
69'
Event
José María Giménez → Robin Le Normand
7th Substitution
Event
Geoffrey Kondogbia
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
62'
56'
Event
Morten Hjulmand → Johnny Cardoso 
5th Substitution
56'
Event
Obed Vargas → Koke 
6th Substitution
Event
Leonardo Balerdi 
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
48'
46'
Event
Arnau Ortiz → Pablo Barrios
4th Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Igor Paixão
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
41'
39'
Event
Rodrigo Mendoza
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
36'
Event
Carlos Martín → Kang-in Lee
1st Substitution
36'
Event
Daniel Martínez → Alejandro Grimaldo
2nd Substitution
36'
Event
Rodrigo Mendoza → Giuliano Simeone
3rd Substitution
Event
Igor Paixão
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
22'
17'
Event
Robin Le Normand
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
5'
Event
Giuliano Simeone
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Quinten Timber takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Update Update
Kelyann Bezahaf replaces Timothy Weah.
87
Update Update
Ulisses Garcia comes on for Emerson Palmieri dos Santos.
87
Update Update
Keyliane Abdallah comes on for Amine Harit.
86
Attempt Attempt
Pierre Emile Hojbjerg takes a left-footed shot but misses.
84
Attempt Attempt
Alexi Koum takes a left-footed shot but misses.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Attempt Attempt
Amine Harit takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Update Update
Tadjidine Mmadi comes on for Igor Paixao.
82
Update Update
Alexi Koum replaces Geoffrey Kondogbia.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Carlos Martin scores with a left-footed shot.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Carlos Martin scores, making it 1-2.
76
Substitution Substitution
Quinten Timber is substituted for Himad Abdelli.
76
Update Update
Tochukwu Nnadi replaces Adilson Angel Abreu de Almeida Gomes.
73
Attempt Attempt
Arnau Ortiz Sanchez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
72
Attempt Attempt
Javier Bonar takes a shot with his head but misses.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Update Update
Javier Bonar is on, and Jorge Dominguez is off.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Update Update
Marc Pubill is on, and David Hancko is off.
70
Update Update
Jose Maria Gimenez de Vargas comes on for Robin Le Normand.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Geoffrey Kondogbia receives a yellow card.
58
Attempt Attempt
Amine Gouiri takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
56
Update Update
Morten Hjulmand comes on for Joao Lucas De Souza Cardoso.
56
Update Update
Obed Vaargas is on, and Jorge Resurreccion Merodio, Koke is off.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Leonardo Balerdi.
46
Update Update
Arnau Ortiz Sanchez replaces Pablo Barrios.
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Himad Abdelli with his right foot is saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Ademola Lookman takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
44
Attempt Attempt
Emerson Palmieri dos Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Igor Paixao.
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
39
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
36
Update Update
Rodrigo Mendoza comes on for Alex Grimaldo.
36
Update Update
Rodrigo Mendoza comes on for Alex Grimaldo.
36
Substitution Substitution
Daniel Martinez is substituted for Giuliano Simeone.
35
Update Update
On comes Carlos Martin, off goes Lee Kang-In.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Igor Paixao scores with a right-footed shot.
22
Attempt Attempt
Igor Paixao takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Robin Le Normand.
8
Attempt Attempt
Timothy Weah takes a right-footed shot but misses.
5
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has taken place!

CONCLUSION

Atlético de Madrid secured a valuable away win against Olympique Marseille with a final score of 1-2 after an even first half that stood at 1-1. Their ability to respond to the early home goal and then take the lead in the second period demonstrated clear tactical discipline. Marseille enjoyed greater possession but could not convert territorial control into additional scoring opportunities. The absence of any red cards allowed both sides to maintain full squads for the duration. Atlético de Madrid's status as the stronger side translated directly into the match result. This outcome leaves Marseille reflecting on missed chances while the visitors gain momentum from executing their game plan effectively on the road.