MHR-Usap: towards a sold-out derby at the GGL Stadium, the passion of the fans is there

The MHR, beaten by Paris in its last home match, will play on Saturday in a packed GGL. Midi Libre – JEAN-MICHEL MART

This Monday, April 22, at the beginning of the afternoon, there were only 650 places left for sale, including 500 weighing.

Is it the magic of the derby, the ambitions of the two teams in the ranking or the transhumance of the Catalan public ? Still it is that the MHR-Usap clash, scheduled Saturday at 5 p.m., should be the first match of the season played in a sold-out crowd at GGL Stadium (13,500 seats).

In fact, this Monday at the start of the afternoon, there were only 650 places left for sale, including 500 for weighing, available from today. The previous "closed counters" in Montpellier dates back to April 24, 2022 (the year of the title) and an MHR match – Bordeaux-Bègles (22-23).

The MHR assures that it has not used 2 500 invitations

Unsurprisingly, President Altrad's club is preparing to beat its attendance record in 2023-2024, the previous one being 11 949 spectators during the reception of the  ;nbsp;Rochelle (26-15 victory), August 20, 2023.

Moreover, contrary to the allegations of several Catalan supporters on social networks accusing the Hérault club of having limited the Usap quota of places, the MHR assures that’ rsquo;he did not need 2,500 invitations to fill his stadium.

The supporters of "66", expected to number at least 2,000, will mainly occupy the Twickenham stand.

This 22nd day of Top 14 will be marked by the maintenance for the Montpellier residents, while Perpignan, euphoric for weeks, is still in the race to grab the 6th qualifying place for the ;Europe.

One thing seems certain: a bullfight atmosphere is expected in the stands.