Atlético Madrid to play tonight in Lyon against Olympique de Marseille for the Europa League final

The Atletico Madrid will play tonight in Lyon against Olympique de Marseille the final of the Europa League, a tournament that the mattress makers want to conquer for the third time in the last decade. The rojiblanco team will face a team with many stars and talent.

Maxime López, a key player for Olympique de Marseille

One of those figures is Maxime López, a 20-year-old midfielder who is a key piece of Rudi Garcia's squad (43 matches, 1 goal). The young French talent, despite his young age, is one of the engines of the French team in the current season, in which he has grown significantly.

Zinedine Zidane, coach of Real Madrid, is captivated by Maxime López

This player, according to the newspaper As, captivates especially the coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, a confessed follower of the club he used to belong to. This is what the coach has said about his compatriot in the past few hours in statements to UEFA.com.

"I used to play with my children and he had exceptional technique for his age and height. When we see him, we may think he is very small, but I am not surprised by how he is playing right now. It is fascinating what he is doing, because what impresses me is his personality. He runs a lot, sacrifices himself, and makes others play," said the coach.