Atletico Madrid concluded their pre-season friendly matches with a strong performance against Marseille, winning 2-1. The match highlighted the potential of several young players, particularly 21-year-old Rodri Mendoza, who made a notable impression.

In the absence of Julian Alvarez, who was reportedly unfocused during training, head coach Diego Simeone started the match with new signing Grimaldo in the left-back position. The game also featured South Korean star Lee Kang-In, who partnered with Ademola Lookman in the attack.

Marseille opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Paixao skillfully lobbed the ball over Atletico's goalkeeper Jan Oblak after receiving a cross from Harit. However, Atletico quickly responded, with Rodri Mendoza equalizing shortly after his introduction. Lookman intercepted the ball from Balerdi and assisted Mendoza, who calmly finished inside the box.

Despite two opportunities for Marseille to regain the lead in the second half, Oblak made crucial saves, including one aided by the crossbar. In the 78th minute, Carlos Martin, who came on as a substitute, scored Atletico's second goal after a well-timed pass from fellow substitute Arnau Ortiz, sealing the victory for Atletico Madrid.

The final score was Marseille 1, Atletico Madrid 2. With this win, Atletico Madrid is now set to focus on their upcoming La Liga opener against Malaga, scheduled for August 20.

Starting lineups for the match were as follows:

• Marseille: De Lange; Weah, Balerdi, Kondogbia, Emerson; Abdelli, Hojbjerg; Gomes, Harit, Paixao, Gouiri.
• Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Domínguez, Le Normand, Hancko, Grimaldo; Giuliano, Koke, Cardoso, Barrios, Lee Kang-In, Lookman.