Montpellier and Nantes met in a club friendly on Saturday, with the visitors claiming a narrow victory. The final score read 29:33, confirming Nantes' superiority after ninety minutes of play. The match took place on 23 August 2026 at the Montpellier venue, drawing a crowd of spectators interested in both sides' preparations.
Nantes started confidently and maintained their composure throughout. The visitors scored more goals in the closing stages, pushing past their hosts when it mattered most. Montpellier fought back but could not find the equaliser they needed.
Both sides came into this encounter with recent results to consider. Montpellier had won three of their last four matches, including a 32:27 victory over Gummersbach on 21 August. Their only defeat in that span came against Flensburg-Handewitt, a 30:32 loss on 31 May.
Nantes' form has been equally impressive in recent weeks. They secured a 24:23 win against Wisla Plock on 22 August, just a day before this fixture. Their previous outing saw them edge Seged 35:34 in a tight contest on 8 August.
The result leaves both teams with momentum heading into their respective campaigns. Nantes' away performance suggests they are ready for serious competition. Montpellier will need to address the defensive lapses that cost them at home.