Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome will host a meeting between two clubs arriving from sharply different opening nights in the UEFA Europa League, with Olympiacos travelling from Piraeus on a winning run and Marseille seeking a response in front of their own supporters. Thursday’s league-phase fixture also gives Mexico forward Armando “Hormiga” González another European stage after his scoring debut in the competition.
A first-points mission in Marseille
The second round of the 2026-27 Europa League league phase takes Marseille and Olympiacos to the Mediterranean city on Thursday 15 October. Olympiacos began their campaign positively and sit 13th in the overall 36-team table, while Marseille are 32nd after a heavy opening defeat.
- Olympiacos have won five of their past six competitive fixtures.
- Marseille lost 4-1 against Beşiktaş in their Europa League opener.
- The French side have scored five goals across their last two home league matches.
- The teams have met four times before, with two victories apiece.
The home side will look to turn their recent scoring form at the Vélodrome into their first points of the European campaign. For Olympiacos, the objective is to consolidate an encouraging start and remain among the stronger early positions in the league-phase standings.
González carries Mexican interest
González has become a central figure in the match’s interest beyond France and Greece. The Mexican forward marked his first senior Europa League appearance by scoring in Olympiacos’ win over Jagiellonia, and is expected to start again for the Greek club.
His goal against the Polish side helped set the tone for Olympiacos’ opening victory. A second consecutive European start in Marseille would offer González another chance to build on that introduction to continental football.
Match details for viewers in Mexico
- Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
- Kick-off: 13:00 Central Mexico time
- Venue: Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
- Television coverage: Claro Sports
- Streaming: Claro Sports YouTube channel and Claro Sports Premium
