AS Roma secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over OGC Nice at Allianz Riviera in the opening round of the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League group stage. Both teams were eager to start their European campaign positively, with Nice looking to impress at home and Roma aiming to assert control despite a rotated squad under Gian Piero Gasperini. The stadium atmosphere was lively, with Nice fans urging their team forward, while Roma maintained composure and focused on tactical discipline from the first whistle.
The breakthrough came in the 52nd minute when Roma defender Evan Ndicka scored following a well-placed cross into the box. The goal highlighted Roma’s ability to exploit set-piece opportunities and break the deadlock efficiently. Just three minutes later, Gianluca Mancini doubled Roma’s lead, again capitalizing on a set-piece, leaving Nice with an uphill battle to respond. These two quick goals shifted momentum firmly in Roma’s favor, forcing the home side to adjust their strategy and chase the game.
Nice fought back with determination, creating several promising chances in the second half. Their persistence paid off in the 77th minute when Terem Moffi converted a penalty after a foul in the box, narrowing the scoreline to 2-1. The goal energized the French side, who pressed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages, attempting to exploit spaces left by Roma as they tried to protect their lead.
Roma’s defense, however, held strong under pressure. Ndicka and Mancini, both central to the earlier goals, were also key in thwarting Nice’s attacking threats. The visitors’ ability to stay organized and composed despite Nice’s late intensity ultimately prevented any further goals, showing the effectiveness of Gasperini’s tactical setup and the resilience of his rotated lineup.
The final whistle confirmed Roma’s 2-1 victory, giving them a strong start in the Europa League group stage. The result highlighted Roma’s clinical finishing and set-piece strength, while Nice can take heart from their resilience and ability to create chances against a disciplined European side. Both teams will look to build on this performance in the coming group-stage fixtures, with Roma hoping to continue their winning momentum and Nice aiming to refine their approach for future matches.
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