Marseille x Atalanta lineup confirmed in the Champions League: where to watch live and highlights

Olympique de Marseille hosts Atalanta this Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Orange Vélodrome Stadium, in Marseille, France. The match, valid for the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League league phase, takes place at 5pm Brasília time. Both teams are looking for points to improve their positions in the table, with Marseille in 22nd place with three points and Atalanta in 19th with four points.

The clash marks the teams’ first meeting in the main European competition, after a recent history in the 2024 Europa League, where Atalanta advanced in the semi-finals.

The referee responsible for the game is the Spanish José María Sánchez Martínez, assisted by Raúl Cabañero and Iñigo Prieto, with Guillermo Cuadra Fernández in the VAR.

The live broadcast for the Brazilian public is exclusive via HBO Max streaming, with narration and comments in Portuguese.

Tactical formations adopted

Olympique de Marseille plays in 4-2-3-1, prioritizing balance between defense and attack. Gerónimo Rulli occupies the goal, with Benjamin Pavard, Nayef Aguerd, Amir Murillo and Ulisses Garcia in the defensive line. In midfield, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Matt O’Riley form the base, while Mason Greenwood, Angel Gomes and Igor Paixão support Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang up front.

This configuration reflects adjustments by coach Roberto De Zerbi after the 1-0 victory over Auxerre in the French Championship.

Embezzlements that influence the game

Injuries affect Marseille with absences of Geoffrey Kondogbia, Leonardo Balerdi, Amine Gouiri, Hamed Traorè, Timothy Weah and Facundo Medina. Emerson Palmieri is suspended, which forces changes on the side. Bilal Nadir is also out due to injury.

Atalanta are dealing with Giorgio Scalvini, Mitchel Bakker and Marco Brescianini injured, but have returns such as Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere.

These casualties demand quick adaptations from Ivan Jurić.

Players focused on attack

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads Marseille with experience of decisive goals in the Champions League, scoring two in the opening rounds. Igor Paixão, the Brazilian, contributes with speed and three assists in the competition. Mason Greenwood adds creativity with precise passing.

Ademola Lookman stands out at Atalanta, with dribbling and finishing that generated 64% of the team’s xG from set pieces. Nikola Krstović takes over as center forward, while Charles De Ketelaere creates chances in the middle.

Recent team preparation

Marseille vin a 1-0 victory against Auxerre in Ligue 1, with 58% ball possession and solid defense. Atalanta lost 0-1 to Udinese in Serie A, but have kept clean sheets in three of their last five games.

In European history, Marseille are unbeaten in eight UEFA home games, with just two defeats in the last 20.

Atalanta have lost two of their 17 recent European group stage matches.

Streaming and fan access

HBO Max offers full streaming, including pre-game with analysis. Users in Brazil access via app or website, with audio option in English or Portuguese.

Platforms such as the official UEFA website provide real-time statistics updates.

• Marseille’s average ball possession at home: 55%
• Goals conceded by Atalanta away: 12 in 13 Champions League games
• Average number of cards per game for Sánchez Martínez: 4.5

Arbitration and rules applied

José María Sánchez Martínez referees his fourth Champions League match this season, averaging 0.25 yellow cards per game. Assistants Raúl Cabañero and Iñigo Prieto guarantee precision in offside situations. Guillermo Cuadra Fernández at VAR reviews controversial moves, such as penalties and goals.

The Spaniard refereed 22 games in La Liga in 2025, issuing 102 yellow cards and five red cards.

This team maintains consistency in balanced duels.

Group Performance Outlook

Marseille scored six goals and conceded four in the opening three rounds, with one win and two defeats. Atalanta has one win, one draw and one defeat, with a defense that only allowed two goals in the competition.

A win puts Marseille in 19th, while Atalanta could move up to 15th with three points.

The playoffs require at least nine points for teams between 9th and 24th.

The game starts at 5pm (Brasília time), with warm-ups 30 minutes before.