Bordeaux faced a challenging start to the season in both Ligue 1 and the Europa League, but recent victories indicate a positive turnaround for the Girondins. Following a successful match against APOEL Nicosia in the Europa League, Bordeaux continued their winning streak in Ligue 1 with a 2-0 victory over Montpellier on the 11th matchday. This result has lifted Maxime Poundjé and his teammates to 13th place in the standings, gradually distancing themselves from the relegation zone.
Poundjé expressed his joy about Bordeaux’s progress on the official club website, stating, “It’s never easy to be in the red zone. Getting some fresh air and moving away from that area feels really good. Afterwards, there are still things to rectify, of course. But we work with more peace of mind. As the days go by, we will try to collect points to move up the rankings.”
The team’s improved performance on the pitch is evident, with better ball retention and increased unity among players. Poundjé highlighted the positive changes, saying, “In terms of play, we manage to hold the ball better. It’s interesting. This proves that the work in training is paying off, little by little. We also defend more as a unit, as we saw against Montpellier. We use the ball better and we play together. We defend and attack with each other. There is still progress to be made, but we are on the right track.”
Next up for Bordeaux is a challenging trip to face OGC Nice on the Côte d’Azur. Poundjé acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming match, emphasizing the need for mental strength and respect for the opponent. Nice has been formidable at their new stadium, the Allianz Riviera, and Poundjé stressed the importance of playing with Bordeaux’s qualities without being overly concerned.