Tight victory for Montpellier against Stade Rennes

On date 32 of the France – Ligue 1 2022-23 tournament, Montpellier defeated Stade Rennes by the slightest difference this Sunday. The local scored the only goal of the game at 38 minutes of the second half, through Stephy Mavididi. With a pass from Christopher Jullien, the striker finished with an accurate header into the opposite goal.

Stephy Mavididi was the figure of the match. The Montpellier striker scored 1 goal.

Benjamin Lecomte was also important. The Montpellier goalkeeper was fundamental for stopping 4 shots.

With a dirty game, the game played between both teams stood out. There were a large number of bookings: Michel Der Zakarian, Lesley Ugochukwu, Kiki Kouyaté, Arthur Theate, Elye Wahi and Wahbi Khazri. Téji Savanier was sent off for a direct red card in the 53rd minute of the second half.

Montpellier’s technical director, Michel Der Zakarian, proposed a 4-5-1 strategy with Benjamin Lecomte in goal; Issiaga Sylla, Kiki Kouyaté, Christopher Jullien and Falaye Sacko on the defensive line; Arnaud Nordin, Téji Savanier, Jordan Ferri, Léo Leroy and Wahbi Khazri in the middle; and Elye Wahi in the attack.

For their part, those led by Bruno Génésio stopped with a 4-3-3 scheme with Steve Mandanda under the three sticks; Arthur Theate, Warmed Omari, Birger Meling and Hamari Traoré in defense; Lesley Ugochukwu, Benjamin Bourigeaud and Flavien Tait in midfield; and Arnaud Kalimuendo, Jeremy Doku and Amine Gouiri up front.

The judge selected for the match at the Stade de la Mosson stadium was Ruddy Buquet.

Montpellier will receive Monaco on the next day. Likewise, Stade Rennes will play at home against Angers.

After the match, the local team is left with 40 points and in thirteenth place in the standings. While the visit has 53 units and ranks sixth in the tournament.

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