Metz started their summer preparation with a 5-2 win over Mondorf on Friday.

What is the context of this match ?

Metz played this friendly match just a few days after returning to training, with a radically different eleven from one period to another.

Who were the key players in this match ?

Jean Ruiz, the only summer recruit, started the game in central defense, in a left axis role alongside Michel Mboula.

Metz is currently 18th in Ligue 1, with 17 points, 3 wins, 8 draws and 23 losses in 34 games, and a goal difference of -44.

What does this mean for the team ?

This win is a good start to Metz's summer preparation, as they seek to improve their Ligue 1 standing.

Metz must now prepare for the upcoming season, with a busy schedule and important matches to come.

What are Metz's next matches ?

Metz will play their next summer friendly match in the coming weeks, before starting the new Ligue 1 season.

Metz is 59 points behind leaders Paris Saint Germain, and must work hard to reduce this gap.

Metz's last result was a 0-0 draw against Nice on May 17, 2026.

Metz's recent form is 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in 5 games, with a recent series of defeats.