Olympique de Marseille continued their summer preparations with a convincing 3-0 victory over Qatari club Al-Shahania in a friendly fixture.
Controlling the Match From the Opening Whistle
From the early stages, Marseille controlled the tempo of the game against Al-Shahania. The Ligue 1 side established dominance in possession, restricting the Qatari outfit to defensive organization.
Bruno Génésio’s Starting XI and Tactical Rotation
Head coach Bruno Génésio used the friendly to evaluate different player combinations, naming a starting lineup that balanced experienced core players with younger prospects.
What Lies Ahead in the Pre-Season Calendar
Marseille will continue their training schedule with further conditioning sessions and upcoming friendly matches as they build toward the new competitive season.
Al-Shahaniya vs Marseille 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄🔴🅷🅳 | Friendly Match Football 2026
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