Armenia Faces Montenegro in UEFA Nations League Clash
Armenia to face Montenegro in crucial Nations League clash
Armenia will host Montenegro on Monday at Yerevan's Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in the second round of UEFA Nations League League C Group 2. Both teams enter the match undefeated after opening victories—Armenia defeated Latvia 2-0, while Montenegro beat Cyprus 2-1.
The encounter carries significant importance, as the group winner earns promotion to League B and the runner-up enters a promotion playoff. With both sides on three points, victory would strengthen Armenia's position atop the standings.
Armenian head coach Yeghishe Melikyan emphasized the match's importance at his pre-match press conference, stating that a win is essential to their promotion ambitions. The coach noted the team has prepared tactically, though injuries have impacted preparations.
Armenian and Montenegro have met four times previously, with Armenia holding two victories, one Montenegro win, and one draw. Their most recent meeting, a June 2025 friendly, ended 2-2. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Yerevan time.