While OM is waiting to fully launch its European season this evening against Ajax Amsterdam (9 p.m.), the supporters are over -mob at the idea of finding the queen competition in their house. The Orange Vélodrome, renowned throughout the continent for its volcanic atmosphere, will act as twelfth man for Olympians determined to win the meeting.
Besides, this term will bear its name very well this evening. According to the club ticket office, the tributary record in a European Cup match in Marseille has just been broken by OM fans. The previous one, which dates from a Europa League meeting against AEK Athens in October 2023 (3-1 victory) had gathered 65,096 people.
An already substantial number, when we know the capacity of the stadium, amounting to more than 67,000 seats, which will still be able to climb until the time of the start. This Tuesday, at least 66,000 supporters will attend this decisive meeting. A dreaded rally but awaited by the Ajacids.
The velodrome, a “Obstacle to surpass” For Ajax
Here is what Steven Berghuis said at a pre -match press conference. “I spoke with Rulli yesterday and he told me that the velodrome was ready. So I have no particular expectations. Sometimes, as a team, you can control this yourself, so if you can keep the ball for a long time as an adversary in such a stadium, you can also take over. But it is another obstacle to overcome for us. »»
Same observation for John Heitinga, the Dutch coach.
“I have never played here, but I am very curious to discover the atmosphere. My brother -in -law spoke to me. Bolo Zenden played here for two seasons, so he told me how it was. Yes, we know very well that it may be a lively evening. We will see as Steven said. We should be good in all areas, but we are well aware that Marseille will have a twelfth man behind him. »»
