The Gym has the opportunity to distance its rivals in the race for Europe with a win this afternoon (5 PM). A task that won’t be easy against Montpellier, a direct competitor.
With eight matches remaining in the championship, the sprint for Europe remains more thrilling than ever. “What is important for us is to be in a position that allows us to dream. Our current position allows us to do so.” These were the words spoken by Patrick Vieira after the win against Dijon (0-1) last Sunday.
OGC Nice, currently 8th in the top league, has 44 points. This total places the club just five points away from the fourth qualifying spot (Europa League), currently held by AS Saint-Étienne. A team that will host the Azuréens in the penultimate matchday of Ligue 1. A match that could resemble a final, depending on the respective performances of both teams.
THE NICE SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Benitez, Clémentia
Defenders: Burner, Coly, Sarr, Hérelle, Boscagli, Dante
Midfielders: Lees-Melou, Walter, Cyprien, Danilo, Makengo
Forwards: Srarfi, Sacko, Diaby-Fadiga, Saint-Maximin, Ganago, Le Bihan
THE MONTPELLIER SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Bertaud, Lecomte
Defenders: Aguilar, Congré, Hilton, T.Mendes, B.Passi, M.Suarez, Ristic
Midfielders: Lasne, Skhiri, D.Le Tallec, Mollet
Forwards: Laborde, Delort, Boutobba, So. Camara, Skuletic
THE REFEREE
The match will be officiated by Ruddy Buquet. This Sunday, he will be assisted by Guillaume Debart, Julien Pacelli, and Antoine Grare.
