In the wake of its preparation matches against Girona (2-0) and Valence (1-1), OM concluded its Spanish triptych this Saturday by welcoming Sevilla FC at the Vélodrome stadium. Result: an intense part concluded on a parity score (1-1). With lessons that tend to be confirmed.
Like last season and like the first four friendly outings of the Olympians, the Roberto de Zerbi team knows how to put its opponents in difficulty by some well -felt flashes – most often instilled by a more or less inspired Greenwood mason.
In legs this evening, the interested party played his role as a fe-follet at full speed, opening the mark of the head for the Marseillais before the half hour of play on a well-coiled center of Amir Murillo (1-0, 25e). Only the Andalusians were quick to answer, on a pretty distant strike from Djibril Sow (1-1, 38e).
An ovation for Aubameyang
Behind, OM 2025-2026 suffered from the same generosity as its elder, too easily taken behind and sometimes guilty of penalizing approximations. No more damage, however, against Sevillans a bit wait, and in the end a more frustrating draw for the locals than for their visitors.
Note at the heart of a second act a little more bland the explosion of the velodrome to welcome again as it should be a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back only after his departure for Saudi Arabia. Strongly acclaimed at its entry into play in the 70e Minute, the Gabonese striker did not really have the opportunity to distinguish himself but was able to measure that his popularity rating here in Marseille was intact. To see with more minutes on his credit, no doubt next week against Aston Villa during the final phocaeans' general rehearsal before resumption of the championship.
