Monaco stumble to defeat against Montpellier

Montpellier triumphed over Monaco in a close win on Sunday, 3x2, on matchweek 22. In this competition, Montpellier's team came from two defeats, and Monaco's team came from a win. Stephy Mavididi was on fire. In the starting XI there was Stephy Mavididi.

The first goal of the game was scored by Elye Wahi, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box, in the 13th minute. With this goal, Elye Wahi reached the landmark of five goals this season. After 32 minutes, Stephy Mavididi doubled the lead for Montpellier, with a right-foot shot from outside the penalty box. With 34 minutes on the clock, Ben Yedder fired home for Monaco, through a header, laid on by Aurélien Tchouameni.

After 82 minutes, Vanderson scored the second goal for Monaco's team, with a left-foot shot inside the box, laid on by Rubén Aguilar. In stoppage time, Stephy Mavididi netted the final goal of the game, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area, after an assist provided by Nicolas Cozza.

After the result Montpellier are 6th in the table, with 34 points, while Monaco sit 8th place, with 33 points. With regard to the next fixture, Montpellier's team will play away against Saint-Étienne, whilst Monaco's team will host Lyon.