Marseille delivered a statement result on Sunday, 20 October 2024, dismantling Montpellier 5–0 at Matchday 8 of the Ligue 1 2025 season. The 18:45 UTC kickoff at the Stade de la Mosson saw the visitors produce a ruthless attacking display that left the home side without an answer. The five-goal margin was the widest of the round and immediately became the defining result of the weekend in French football.

For Montpellier, the defeat represented a serious early-season setback. Sitting in...