a crucial calendar for Europe!

Olympique de Marseille begins a decisive end to 2024, with a particularly tough schedule in Ligue 1. Roberto De Zerbi's men will have to battle against direct opponents for Europe in order to maintain their ambitions of qualifying for the League champions.

There are four decisive matches remaining in Ligue 1 before the winter break, with direct opponents in the fight for theEurope. Each meeting will be a crucial test to keep OM in the race for qualifying places for the Champions League. The calendar is up and should allow us to know what this OM of Sampaoli has in his stomach…

OM on the edge: a crucial calendar for Europe

Lens – Marseille (23/11) : First shock on the road with a trip to Bollaert. The Sang et Or, in great shape, are a direct competitor for European places. OM will have to resist the pressure of a passionate public and hope to bring back valuable points. Note that there are many absentees, particularly in defense on the RCL side.

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Marseille – Monaco (01/12) : Return to the Vélodrome for a duel at the top. Monacoa solid contender for the podium, will challenge the Marseillais in a match where every point will count. The Monegasque attack is formidable, and OM will have to display a solid defense to hope to win.

ASSE – Marseille (08/12) : The trip to Geoffroy-Guichard promises to be a trap. Although Saint-Étienne is in difficulty this season, the Chaudron remains a battleground, and OM cannot afford to underestimate this opponent, always capable of waking up in decisive matches.

Marseille – Lille (14/12) : Another shock for the European places with the reception of Lille. The Dogues, performing well at the start of the season, are a direct competitor for OM. This match could be symbolic for both teams in their quest to qualify for the Champions League.

Coupe de France – 32nd final (21 or 22/12) : Finally, OM will continue with a 32nd final of the Coupe de France, a match not to be underestimated to end the calendar year and launch a journey in this cup which is an objective of the club as Benatia explained on RMC.

The end of the year promises to be decisive for OM. Every point will be crucial in this frantic race towards Europe.