Match report

Nantes Defeats Montpellier 3-0 in Ligue 1

Nantes
Nantes
3–0
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
May 17, 2025

Nantes stuns Montpellier with a comprehensive 3-0 win in their Ligue 1 fixture, showcasing remarkable form to secure all three points at Stade de la Beaujoire. M. Simon's penalty and F. Coquelin's goal set the tone early, while late strike by M. Abline sealed the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Nantes defeated Montpellier 3-0 in Ligue 1.
  • • M. Simon scored a penalty and assisted M. Abline's goal.
  • • F. Coquelin netted Nantes' second goal from open play.
  • • Montpellier had multiple substitutions but couldn't break down the hosts.
  • • Nantes secured their third consecutive win in Ligue 1.

Lineups

Nantes

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 98 K. Amian (D)
  • 21 J. Castelletto (D)
  • 4 N. Pallois (D)
  • 22 S. Thomas (M)
  • 13 F. Coquelin (M)
  • 5 Pedro Chirivella (M)
  • 6 Douglas Augusto (M)
  • 66 L. Leroux (M)
  • 39 M. Abline (F)
  • 27 M. Simon (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Lepenant
  • 18 F. Centonze
  • 44 N. Zézé
  • 62 H. Guirassy
  • 59 D. Assoumani
  • 11 M. Coco
  • 3 N. Cozza
  • 30 P. Carlgren
  • 17 M. Elia

Montpellier

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Bertaud (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 47 Y. Mouanga (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragić (D)
  • 21 L. Mincarelli (D)
  • 44 T. Chennahi (D)
  • 13 J. Chotard (M)
  • 12 J. Ferri (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 41 Junior Ndiaye (F)
  • 70 T. Coulibaly (F)

Substitutes

  • 49 W. Ndollo Bille
  • 5 M. Sagnan
  • 45 S. Džodić
  • 2 B. Meïté
  • 40 B. Lecomte
  • 6 C. Jullien
  • 4 K. Kouyaté

Timeline

  1. Nantes
    16' Nantes Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. Simon
  2. Nantes
    18' Nantes Goal · Penalty
    M. Simon
  3. Montpellier
    25' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Tchato · On: W. Ndollo Bille
  4. Nantes
    31' Nantes Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Coquelin
  5. Montpellier
    46' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Mouanga · On: M. Sagnan
  6. Montpellier
    46' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Savanier · On: S. Dzodic
  7. Montpellier
    49' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chennahi

    Foul

  8. Nantes
    53' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    S. Thomas

    Foul

  9. Nantes
    57' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolas Pallois

    Foul

  10. Nantes
    71' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    F. Coquelin

    Foul

  11. Nantes
    72' Nantes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Coquelin · On: J. Lepenant
  12. Nantes
    72' Nantes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Thomas · On: F. Centonze
  13. Nantes
    72' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nicolas Pallois · On: Nathan Zeze
  14. Nantes
    79' Nantes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Abline · Assist: M. Simon
  15. Nantes
    87' Nantes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Simon · On: B. Guirassy
  16. Nantes
    88' Nantes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Chirivella · On: D. Tabibou

Match Stats

Stat Nantes Montpellier
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 90%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 432 557
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 6 0
xG 2.43 0.84
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 374 502
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Simon's penalty at 18' set Nantes ahead, giving them a psychological edge over Montpellier.
  • ▸ F. Coquelin's goal in the 31st minute doubled Nantes' lead and dampened Montpellier’s spirits.