Match report

Reims Defeats Montpellier 2-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Reims
Reims
2–0
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
Nov 24, 2025

Reims triumphed over Montpellier in a commanding Ligue 2 encounter, defeating the visitors 2-0. A. Tia and K. Nakamura were on target for Reims, while Montpellier struggled to find their rhythm under pressure.

Key Facts

  • • A. Tia scored the opening goal in the 9th minute, assisted by Sergio Akieme.
  • • T. Savanier and T. Chennahi received yellow cards for Montpellier early in the match due to arguments and fouls.
  • • K. Nakamura sealed the victory with a late goal in the 90th minute, setting up by T. Teuma.
  • • Montpellier made multiple substitutions but could not break Reims' defense.

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 29 E. Jaouen (G)
  • 4 M. Busi (D)
  • 92 A. Kone (D)
  • 5 N. Pallois (D)
  • 18 S. Akieme (D)
  • 24 M. Gbane (M)
  • 6 T. Leoni (M)
  • 11 A. Salama (M)
  • 87 A. Tia (M)
  • 17 K. Nakamura (M)
  • 58 T. Diarra (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Olliero
  • 28 Elie
  • 3 H. Sekine
  • 10 T. Teuma
  • 86 Zabi
  • 77 N. Bassette
  • 27 A. Bojang

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 15 J. Laporte (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (D)
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce (D)
  • 44 T. Chennahi (M)
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 3 N. El Hannach
  • 21 L. Mincarelli
  • 37 L. Da Silva
  • 10 K. Fayad
  • 28 A. Sishuba
  • 14 V. Orakpo

Timeline

  1. Reims
    9' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Tia · Assist: Sergio Akieme
  2. Montpellier
    38' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    T. Savanier

    Argument

  3. Montpellier
    45' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chennahi

    Off the ball foul

  4. Reims
    57' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Tia · On: Zabi
  5. Montpellier
    58' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Chennahi · On: K. Fayad
  6. Montpellier
    58' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: A. Sishuba
  7. Montpellier
    62' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Julien Laporte · On: N. El Hannach
  8. Reims
    72' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Gbane · On: Norman Bassette
  9. Reims
    73' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Diarra · On: T. Teuma
  10. Reims
    73' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Salama · On: A. Bojang
  11. Montpellier
    75' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    N. El Hannach

    Foul

  12. Reims
    84' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    Norman Bassette

    Foul

  13. Montpellier
    87' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Savanier · On: V. Orakpo
  14. Reims
    90'+1 Reims Card · Yellow Card
    T. Teuma

    Time wasting

  15. Reims
    90' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Nakamura · Assist: T. Teuma

Match Stats

Stat Reims Montpellier
Fouls 20 8
Pass Accuracy 81% 89%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 12
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 376 568
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 305 505
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reims took an early lead through A. Tia's goal in the 9th minute, which set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Montpellier's failure to convert any of their multiple substitutions into a strong offensive push ultimately cost them the match.