Ligue 1 side OGC Nice will host AS Roma at the Allianz Riviera on Wednesday, as both teams begin their campaigns in the UEFA Europa League group stage.
The encounter is expected to be a competitive and high-profile fixture, marking the first official meeting between the two sides.
Nice enter the match in search of a new beginning on the European stage.
Last season, the club failed to progress beyond the group phase and endured a disappointing summer campaign, exiting the UEFA Champions League qualifiers after a heavy 4–0 aggregate defeat to Portuguese side Benfica.
Their domestic form has also raised concerns.
With only two victories in seven Ligue 1 matches and 13 goals conceded, Nice will be hoping that a strong start in Europe can help restore confidence and reestablish momentum.
The Europa League is now viewed as a key opportunity for redemption.
In contrast, AS Roma arrive in strong form and high spirits following a crucial 1–0 victory over Lazio in the Rome derby.
That win propelled them to fourth place in Serie A, boosting morale ahead of their European opener.
Roma will be guided by newly appointed manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who led Atalanta to the Europa League title in 2024.
The club will be looking to his experience and tactical acumen as they aim to mount a serious challenge for the trophy this season.
This fixture marks the first competitive meeting between Nice and Roma.
Their only previous encounter was a pre-season friendly in the summer of 2022, which ended in a 1–1 draw.
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