This game is in the Ligue 1, kick off at 19:00 on Saturday 31 August 2024.
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Montpellier v Nantes Ligue 1
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club was founded in 1974, while FC Nantes was founded in 1943. \n\n2. Montpellier won their only Ligue 1 title in the 2011-2012 season, while Nantes has won the title 8 times, the last one in the 2000-2001 season. \n\n3. Nantes is nicknamed "Les Canaris" (The Canaries) due to their yellow and green kit, while Montpellier is known as "La Paillade" (The Straw Hat) in reference to Montpellier's agricultural history. \n\n4. Montpellier's stadium is called Stade de la Mosson, while Nantes play at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau. \n\n5. Nantes has a fierce rivalry with Angers SC called the Derby de l'Atlantique, while Montpellier's main rival is Nîmes Olympique in the Derby de l'Hérault. \n\n6. Notable former players of Montpellier include Laurent Blanc and Olivier Giroud, while Nantes has produced talents such as Didier Deschamps and Marcel Desailly.