UEFA Europa League League Stage - 1
Nice 1 - 2 FT AS Roma
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' ↓ Kevin ↑T. Moffi
62' ↓ M. Sanson ↑S. Diop
62' ↓ H. Boudaoui ↑J. Clauss
↓ 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
Y. Diouf 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
T. Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Boudaoui 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
C. Vanhoutte 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
58
Passes
14
Duels
M. Sanson 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Bard
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
M. Dupe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Zelazowski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Peprah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bombito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Clauss
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Moffi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
I. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Cho
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
M. Svilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Z. Celik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Mancini 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
E. Ndicka
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
D. Rensch
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
N. El Aynaoui 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
M. Kone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
K. Tsimikas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Forwards
M. Soule
MAGNET
59
Activity
59
Activity
49
Passes
10
Duels
S. El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Dovbyk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
G. De Marzi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angelino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hermoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley Franca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Cristante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Pellegrini 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
6.7
Rating
N. Pisilli 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.6
Rating
E. 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
League Standings
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
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.