Ambroise Oyongo’s Montpellier almost certainly blew its chances of Europa League qualification last weekend with a disappointing home draw with lowly Amiens, although chances remain hanging, but only by a thread.
They now sit 7 points behind their hosts this evening, St-Etienne and 8 behind Olympique Lyonnais. Three games remain.
It was a case of ‘after the Lord Mayor’s Show’ for La Paillade, who had given their chances a boost by winning their previous game over champions, PSG, 2-1.
Circumstances have conspired against the Occitans too. Had PSG held onto their 2-0 lead in the Coupe de France Final, fifth place, the position Montpellier currently occupies in Ligue Un, would have been enough for Europa League inclusion, next season.