MONTPELLIER, France (March 6, 2026) (Interstat) — Montpellier opened its Ligue 2 season with a commanding 3-0 away victory over Nancy on Friday at Stade Marcel Picot. All three goals came from second-half substitutes in a match that saw both teams finish with 10 men.

Nathanael Mbuku gave the visitors an early lead in the ninth minute. The match turned chaotic after halftime with Nancy’s Nicolas Saint-Ruf receiving a red card in the 62nd minute, followed by Montpellier’s Everson Junior in the 69th. Montpellier’s substitutes sealed the win late, with Enzo Molebe scoring in the 76th minute and Alex Mendy adding another five minutes later. The result defied pre-match projections that favored Nancy.