HBC Nantes to face Montpellier in Coupe de France final

HBC Nantes will meet Montpellier in the Coupe de France final on Saturday 23 May at 19:00. The match decides the winner of France’s premier handball cup. The final will be staged at the iconic Bercy arena in Paris, a venue known for its historic atmosphere. Both clubs will compete for the trophy in front of a national audience. Nantes have previously lifted the Coupe de France three times in the city of the dukes. A fourth triumph would add to their record in the competition. Among the Nantes squad, several players have already celebrated a victory on the Bercy stage. Their experience of winning in the arena could prove decisive. Other members of the team will experience the Bercy arena for the first time in a cup final. They will aim to match the composure of their seasoned teammates. The showdown offers Montpellier a chance to claim the cup while Nantes seek to reclaim the trophy. Fans anticipate a tightly contested encounter.