VIDEO | Ligue 1 Highlights: Montpellier vs Metz
A match in the battle to climb out of the relegation zone and secure a mid-table position, avoiding dropping to the bottom. Both teams feel the pressure after Olympique de Lyon's win against Nice, with a desperate need to earn points. Montpellier, playing at home, aims to replicate their last Ligue 1 victory on December 17 against Metz (which they won 1-0).
Montpellier didn't wait for Metz to make a move; determined to snatch the win at home, they scored in the third minute of the game, setting the tone for total domination by the home team. In the second half, Montpellier continued their dominance, doubling their lead five minutes into the half, before sealing the victory with a third goal from a penalty in the 86th minute.
With this result, Montpellier climbs out of the relegation places in this Ligue 1 matchday 22, reclaiming the path to victory at home. Meanwhile, Metz sinks to second from bottom in the overall table, heading straight to the basement from which they'll strive to escape.