The “H” held its rank at home against Chambéry at the start of the Starligue season, where Aix was surprised from the start.
Nantes did not return to its entry into the Starligue. A week after their success against PSG in the Champions Trophy (37-33), Nantes won at home against Chambéry, at the start of the Starligue season (30-21). In form at the start of the season, the “H” gave a glimpse of its offensive strike force against Chambéry, symbolized by the two Spanish internationals Valero Rivera (7 goals) and Kauldi Odriozola (5 goals). Goalkeeper Ivan Pesic had a remarkable game with 20 saves.
Nantes drew their success in the first half, counting up to ten goals in the 22nd minute (15-5), before increasing their capital to +13 at dusk of the match (28-15, 53rd).
Such success, on the other hand, fled Aix, surprising 3rd in 2021-2022, which lost to Chartres (34-27), carried by its Spanish international Adrian Figueras (8 goals). The Provençaux also came up against the efficiency of goalkeeper Julien Mayer, who distinguished himself with 17 saves. In the other matches of the evening, Cesson-Rennes overpowered Ivry (27-23), while Dunkirk narrowly won at promoted Sélestat (29-28).
Montpellier, candidate for the title, will celebrate its fortieth year of existence, moving to Istres on Saturday evening (8 p.m.). A prelude to the shock of the 1st day which will see Paris Saint-Germain, eight times champion of France and favorite to succeed despite the departures of Mikkel Hansen, Nedim Remili and Benoît Kounkoud, face Nîmes, 6th in 2021-2022, Sunday afternoon (5:00 p.m.).