Montpellier Hérault SC defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa who has no France squad experience was admitted to the 26-man provisional suqad for UEFA UERO 2012 for the absence of Younès Kaboul.

Ibrahimović scored a penalty at the last minute, contributing his second goals that night and helping Paris Saint-Germain FC tied Lorient with 2-2 at home in their opening match of Ligue 1.

Lorient 2 - 1 Montpellier

Marseille beat Montpellier 1-0 in their Ligue 1 match at the Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier. Marseille's goalscorer was Gignac (77'). Montpellier's starting line-up was Jourdren, Hilton, Congre, Bedimo Nsame, Yangambiwa, Pitau, Stambouli, Utaka, Camara, Herrera and Belhanda while Marseille lined up with Mandanda, M'Bia, N'Koulou, Morel, Fanni, Cheyrou, Kaboré, Ayew, Amalfitano, Gignac and Valbuena.

Olympique Lyonnais won a comprehensive victory 4-1 over Troyes, happy welcoming their first two victories of League opener. Meanwhile, Montpellier was conceded by opponent at the last moment.

Montpellier suffered their third defeat of this season after the 1-3 away loss to Reims, at the same time, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal helped Paris Saint-Germain usher in their winning streak.

Mvila who went to club during European Championships qualifiers was severely punished to suspension till June 2014 by French Football Federation.

Montpellier beat Sochaux 3-1 in their Ligue 1 match at the Stade Auguste-Bonal in Montbéliard. Sochaux's goal was scored by Privat (63') and Montpellier's goalscorers were Belhanda (penalty) (16'), Herrera (58') and Cabella (78'). Sochaux's starting line-up was Cros, Kanté, Peybernes, Roussillon, Yaya, Poujol, Doubai, Contout, Boudebouz, Bakambu and Roudet while Montpellier lined up with Jourdren, Hilton, Yangambiwa, Bedimo Nsame, Bocaly, Belhanda, Cabella, Saihi, Utaka, Mounier and Herrera.

Reims beat Montpellier 3-1 in their Ligue 1 match at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II in Reims. Reims's goals were scored by Diego (38'), Glombard (71') and Courtet (86') and Montpellier's goalscorer was Cabella (55'). Reims's starting line-up was Agassa, Tacalfred, Weber, Glombard, Souaré, Mandi, Cá, Diego, Devaux, Krychowiak and Fauvergue while Montpellier lined up with Jourdren, Congré, Hilton, Bocaly, Bedimo, Stambouli, Estrada, Belhanda, Utaka, Aït-Fana and Herrera.