Atletico Madrid beat Olympique de Marseille 2-1 in the Club Friendly Games, absorbing long periods of Marseille possession before making their more compact 5-3-2 shape count. Marseille used a 4-2-3-1 and controlled 62% of the ball, producing 11 shots and six on target, yet their 0.93 xG reflected a limited quality of clear openings. Igor Paixao scored Marseille’s goal, but Atletico’s goalkeeper made the difference, saving 83.33% of the six efforts he faced. Atletico had only 38% possession and six attempts overall, with two on target, but generated 1.09 xG and were more efficient in decisive moments. Rodrigo Mendoza was among the scorers for the Spanish side, whose defensive structure restricted Marseille despite sustained territorial pressure. The goalkeeping numbers were otherwise even: both keepers recorded 0.0 goals saved above expected. Atletico’s counter-attacking approach brought the better outcome.