Fabien Barthez is aiming to lead Marseille back to European glory against Valencia in the UEFA Cup final in Gothenburg.
Barthez was the only survivor in coach Jose Anigo's line-up from the Marseille side which won the European Cup 11 years ago. Striker Didier Drogba passed a fitness test and would start for the Frenchmen.
Pablo Aimar started on the bench for Valencia, seeking to grab continental glory after two European Cup runners-up spots.
Aimar is still struggling for full match fitness after injury so coach Rafael Benitez named Francisco Rufete in his place on the right.
Valencia: Canizares, Curro Torres, Ayala, Marchena, Carboni, Rufete, Albelda, Baraja, Vicente, Angulo, Mista. Subs: Rangel, Pellegrino, Sanchez, Garrido, Aimar, Xisco, Sissoko.
Marseille: Barthez, Meite, Hemdani, Beye, Dos Santos, Ferreira, N'Diaye, Flamini, Meriem, Marlet, Drogba. Subs: Gavanon, Christanval, Vachousek, Ecker, Batlles, Celestini, Cicut.
Referee: Pierluigi Collina (Italy)
