A place in the Europa League semi-final is up for grabs over two legs as Marseille first entertain Atalanta at the Orange Velodrome.
Winning the Europa League represents the best opportunity for both sides to qualify for the Champions League next season, so there is certainly an added incentive to emerge victorious in the competition as well as the glory of lifting the trophy in Dublin.
Marseille Team News
.Faris Moumbagna will return from suspension having missed the Ligue 1 game against Lens, but Marseille will be without Samuel Gigot due to a one-match ban.
Chancel Mbemba, Quentin Merlin, Ismaila Sarr, Bamo Meite and Valentin Rongier are all out injured for the hosts.
Key player: Marseille
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goals have helped power the French giants to this late stage of the competition.
Atalanta Team News
For Atalanta, Isak Hien is suspended while Emil Holm and Rafael Toloi are injured.
However, La Dea received a huge boost from the return of wonderkid defender Giorgio Scalvini at the weekend after an injury absence.
Key player: Atalanta
Gianluca Scamacca put Liverpool to the sword in the quarter-final stage.
Marseille vs Atalanta lineups
Marseille (3-5-2): Lopez; Murillo, Gueye, Balerdi; Clauss, Harit, Veretout, Kondogbia, Garcia; Aubameyang, Moumbagna.
Atalanta (3-4-1-2): Carnesecchi; Djimsiti Scalvini, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners; Lookman, Scamacca.
FAQ
What was the score the last time Marseille played Atalanta? This is the first meeting between the two sides in European competition.
Who are Marseille playing next? Marseille will face Atalanta in the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals next week.
Who are Atalanta playing next? After Marseille, Atalanta face Salernitana in Serie A before the return leg.
What time is the kickoff? The match kicks off at 8 PM UK time on May 2, 2024.
