7.07.2023Bayer 04

Bayer 04 to play friendly at Marseille

Bayer 04 are off to the south of France for their third pre-season friendly of the summer to take on Olympique Marseille. Kick-off at the Orange Velodrome on Wednesday, 2 August is at 20:45 CEST (live coverage across the club’s channels and on ServusTV). Information on tickets will follow at a later date.

The last time the Werkself faced the French club was in 2014 during pre-season in Seekirchen, Austria, losing 4-1.

Marseille finished third in France’s Ligue 1 last season to secure book a place in qualification for the UEFA Champions League. The first leg of their third-round qualifier takes place the week after facing Leverkusen (8/9 August).

Marseille’s coach as of July is Marcelino. The Spaniard has two former Bundesliga players in his squad in Amine Harit and Matteo Guendouzi.

Check out the Werkself’s pre-season schedule

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