UEFA Europa League Gameweek 1
Nice 1 - 2 FT AS Roma
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Manu Koné 27'
Evan Ndicka 41'
Neil El Aynaoui 41'
HT
↓ S. El Shaarawy ↑L. Pellegrini 46'
E. Ndicka (L. Pellegrini) 52'
G. Mancini (K. Tsimikas) 55'
62' ↓ M. Sanson ↑S. Diop
62' ↓ H. Boudaoui ↑J. Clauss
62' ↓ Kevin ↑T. Moffi
↓ M. Kone ↑B. Cristante 69'
↓ A. Dovbyk ↑E. Ferguson 69'
↓ M. Soule ↑N. Pisilli 69'
77' T. Moffi
80' ↓ M. Bard ↑A. Abdi
80' ↓ J. Boga ↑M. Cho
↓ D. Rensch ↑M. Hermoso 83'
Mario Hermoso 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nice
Goalkeepers
Yehvann Diouf 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Antoine Mendy 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Abdulay Bah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dante 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Tom Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hicham Boudaoui 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Charles Vanhoutte 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
58
Passes
14
Duels
Morgan Sanson
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Melvin Bard
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Kevin Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Jérémie Boga
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Maxime Dupé 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bartosz Żelazowski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ali El Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kojo Peprah Oppong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moïse Bombito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Clauss
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sofiane Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salis Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teremas Moffi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Isak Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed-Ali Cho
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tiago Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
Mile Svilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zeki Çelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gianluca Mancini 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Evan Ndicka
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Devyne Rensch
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Neil El Aynaoui 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Manu Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Konstantinos Tsimikas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Matías Soulé
MAGNET
59
Activity
59
Activity
49
Passes
10
Duels
Stephan El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Artem Dovbyk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Giorgio De Marzi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pierluigi Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angeliño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Hermoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniele Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Cristante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Pellegrini 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Niccolò Pisilli 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Evan Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2022 | AS Roma | 1 - 1 | Nice | Friendlies Clubs | Estádio Municipal de Albufeira |
Nice Win
AS Roma Win
Draw
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Roma's Blitz Deflates Nice at the Riviera
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. A devastating three-minute spell in the second half ensured Roma cemented their European credentials while plunging Nice deeper into despair.
Early Resistance
The atmosphere at the Allianz Riviera was incredibly tense, reflecting the dire domestic form of the home side. The Stakes were exceptionally high for Nice, who entered this fixture desperate to snap a miserable run of losses and climb from the depths of the league stage table. Early on, the French outfit deployed a rigid defensive block. Antoine Mendy was an absolute standout at the back, putting in a mammoth shift to intercept dangerous through-balls and disrupt the Italian rhythm. Consequently, AS Roma controlled possession throughout the opening half but struggled to find the final killer pass. The visitors probed down the flanks, attempting to stretch the pitch, yet the match remained locked in a tactical stalemate as both sides headed into the dressing rooms.
The Three-Minute Blitz
Whatever was said at half-time completely shattered the Balance of this European tie. The visitors emerged with renewed purpose, injecting relentless Intensity into their attacking transitions. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 52nd minute. Substitute L. Pellegrini immediately justified his introduction by threading a gorgeous assist for E. Ndicka, who made no mistake in firing the Italians ahead. Before the home crowd could even process the setback, the giallorossi struck again. Barely three minutes later, a sweeping move culminated with K. Tsimikas delivering a pinpoint cross into the box. G. Mancini rose to the occasion, doubling the lead and effectively suffocating the life out of the hosts. This ruthless passage of play showcased exactly why the visitors are firmly entrenched in the playoff picture.
Managing the Finish
Facing a two-goal deficit, the home manager threw caution to the wind. The introduction of substitute T. Moffi briefly raised the Upset Factor inside the stadium. The dynamic forward won and coolly dispatched a 77th-minute penalty, reducing the arrears and setting up a frantic conclusion. However, the Italian outfit demonstrated immense tactical maturity, absorbing the late pressure and slowing the tempo to kill off the remaining minutes. The final whistle confirmed a vital 2-1 away victory, cementing Roma's spot in eighth place and keeping them well within striking distance of the leaders. For the hosts, the defeat leaves them stranded in 33rd position, staring down the barrel of an early European exit after another frustrating night.
Key Questions
How did substitute Evan Ndicka change the game?
Though listed as starting in the data, Ndicka dramatically shifted the match's momentum by breaking the deadlock in the 52nd minute, paving the way for Roma's victory.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Roma Chase Direct Qualification While Nice Falter
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 11/100. Roma's relentless march toward the knockout rounds meets a Nice side whose European dreams are hanging by a thread.
The Setup
AS Roma arrive at the Allianz Riviera on September 24, 2025, riding a strong wave of momentum. With a dominant Form rating masking any usual away-day jitters, the Italians sit inside the crucial top-eight spots, guaranteeing direct progression if they hold their nerve. Conversely, Nice are languishing in 33rd place. A dismal run of results has tanked their Balance and leaves them desperate to salvage anything from a campaign that threatens an early exit. The Stakes are lopsided: Roma need the points to avoid the dreaded playoff round, while the French outfit are playing for pure survival to reach the top-24 line. Despite a modest Stars rating for the tie, the presence of Roma's M. Koné and M. Soulé adds just enough quality to tilt the scales. Nice's E. Wahi will need to produce a monumental effort to ignite a lifeless home attack.
Key Battle
With no individual duel defining the tie, the tactical clash centers on Roma's fluid midfield trying to break down a fragile Nice defensive unit. The home side's backline has leaked 15 goals already, meaning the Italian attackers will look to dominate possession and exploit the inevitable gaps in transition.
Our Prediction
Expect Roma to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Nice might show flashes of defiance at home, but the visitors' superior cohesion will shine through. Roma to win comfortably, with a 2-0 scoreline reflecting their efficiency in breaking down a disjointed French rearguard.