Nice overcame Montpellier in a superb win on Wednesday, 6x1, in a game related to matchweek 18 of Ligue 1. In this competition, both teams came from a defeat. Nicolas Pépé with a superb display.
The opening goal was scored by Nicolas Pépé with 15 minutes on the clock. After 35 minutes, Khéphren Thuram struck the second goal for Nice.
In the 56th minute, Nicolas Pépé doubled the lead for Lucien Favre's team. In the 75th minute, Nice extended their lead with a goal from Andy Delort. After 80 minutes, Téji Savanier struck for Montpellier. With 82 minutes on the clock, Lucien Favre's team increased their lead with a goal from Ross Barkley. Midfielder netted the last goal after 85 minutes.
After the result Nice are 10th in the table, with 24 points, while Montpellier sit 15th place, with 17 points. In their next fixture, Lucien Favre's team will play away against Stade de Reims, while Romain Pitau's team will play at home against Nantes.
