“Tom Louchet spurned a golden early opportunity for Nice”
“Folarin Balogun booked for a reckless challenge, setting the tone for a physical encounter”
“Both managers made tactical changes with Ndombélé and Boudache introduced to break the deadlock”
“Tempers flared as Vanderson and Elye Wahi both received yellow cards for heated exchanges in the dying minutes”
Nice
Monaco
The Côte d'Azur derby between Nice and Monaco ended in a frustrating goalless draw at the Allianz Riviera, with both sides failing to break down organized defensive displays. The match was characterized by early aggressive play, with Folarin Balogun and Sofiane Diop both picking up yellow cards for fouls within the opening 18 minutes. Tom Louchet had the clearest early opportunity for Nice in the 5th minute, but neither side could find the breakthrough despite a flurry of second-half substitutions from both managers. The stalemate leaves both teams searching for momentum in what was expected to be a goal-laden encounter between two attacking sides.
Offside call - Well played. Elye Wahi has been caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Nice: Pereira is coming on to replace Charles Vanhoutte.
Elye WahiYellow CardElye Wahi from Nice has been shown a yellow card.
VandersonYellow CardVanderson from Monaco has been shown a yellow card.
Missed opportunity! Mamadou Coulibaly from Monaco attempted a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right but failed to find the target. The assist came from Maghnes Akliouche.
Philipp Köhn from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Elye Wahi from Nice committed a foul.
Substitution for Nice: Isak Jansson replaces Sofiane Diop.
Substitution for Nice: Juma Bah comes on to replace Morgan Sanson due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Morgan Sanson from Nice.
Opportunity wasted. Kail Boudache from Nice takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the bar and to the left. The assist came from Sofiane Diop.
Another offensive push from Nice. Elye Wahi takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it's expertly saved by Philipp Köhn, who keeps it out at the top center of the goal for Monaco.
Mika Biereth from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Dante from Nice committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted! Jonathan Clauss from Nice takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar.
Sofiane Diop from Nice earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Sofiane Diop from Nice earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Vanderson commits a foul against Monaco.
Substitution for Monaco: Vanderson comes on to replace Krépin Diatta.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Substitution for Monaco: Mamadou Coulibaly comes on to replace Aladji Bamba.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Morgan Sanson from Nice.
The attempt is thwarted. Kail Boudache from Nice takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Jonathan Clauss.
Corner kick awarded to Nice after Thilo Kehrer allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Sofiane Diop from Nice takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Elye Wahi from Nice takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, goalkeeper Philipp Köhn is positioned centrally and makes the save. The assist came from Morgan Sanson of Monaco.
Opportunity wasted! Denis Zakaria of Monaco attempted a header from the center of the box, but it sailed over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Lamine Camara, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Monaco after Ali Abdi allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity squandered. Denis Zakaria from Monaco attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.
Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Charles Vanhoutte committed a foul against Nice.
Substitution for Monaco: Caio Henrique comes on to replace Aleksandr Golovin.
Substitution for Nice: Tanguy Ndombélé replaces Tom Louchet.
Substitution for Nice: Kail Boudache comes on to replace Gabin Bernardeau.
Offside - Great play. Sofiane Diop is caught in an offside position.
Another offensive effort underway. Gabin Bernardeau from Nice takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the bottom left corner by Philipp Köhn from Monaco. The assist came from Morgan Sanson.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Denis Zakaria from Monaco.
Offside call against Monaco. Simon Adingra has been flagged for offside.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match interruption - Monaco.
Gabin Bernardeau from Nice has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Thilo Kehrer from Monaco committed a foul.
Gabin Bernardeau from Nice committed a foul.
Aladji Bamba from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity wasted. Simon Adingra from Monaco took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner, but it sailed over the goal.
Corner awarded to Monaco after Sofiane Diop allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt on goal is denied. Denis Zakaria from Monaco takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Thilo Kehrer.
Corner awarded to Monaco after Tom Louchet allowed it to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Monaco after a play that resulted in a deflection off Charles Vanhoutte.
Elye Wahi from Nice committed a foul.
Aladji Bamba from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Jonathan Clauss commits a handball foul - Nice.
Missed opportunity. Morgan Sanson from Nice attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Elye Wahi, who set him up with a header.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Aleksandr Golovin from Monaco takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Maxime Dupé from Nice makes a save in the bottom left corner.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Nice 0, Monaco 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at Nice 0, Monaco 0.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Match interruption - Nice.
Sofiane Diop from Nice was awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Jordan Teze from Monaco committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Nice after Denis Zakaria allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity wasted. Sofiane Diop from Nice took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal and to the right. The assist came from Jonathan Clauss following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Nice after a play that resulted in a deflection off Jordan Teze.
Corner awarded to Nice, following a foul by Denis Zakaria.
Corner awarded to Nice after Denis Zakaria gave it away.
Corner awarded to Monaco after Dante allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity. Jordan Teze of Monaco took a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal.
Opportunity squandered. Sofiane Diop from Nice attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Monaco after Kojo Peprah Oppong allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Folarin Balogun from Monaco fired a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was successfully blocked. The assist came from Simon Adingra.
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Folarin Balogun from Monaco takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper Maxime Dupé, who is positioned centrally. The assist came from Lamine Camara.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Nice has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Folarin Balogun from Monaco committed a foul.
Sofiane Diop from Nice has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Aladji Bamba from Monaco committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Nice after Jordan Teze allowed the ball to go out.
Ali Abdi committed a foul on Nice.
Aladji Bamba from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Folarin Balogun from Monaco commits a handball.
Corner awarded to Nice, following a foul by Jordan Teze.
Gabin Bernardeau from Nice has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Aladji Bamba from Monaco committed a foul.
Sofiane DiopYellow CardSofiane Diop from Nice has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Lamine Camara from Monaco was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Sofiane Diop from Nice committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Ali Abdi from Nice attempted a header from the center of the box but couldn't find the target. The cross was delivered by Jonathan Clauss.
Denis Zakaria from Monaco committed a foul.
Elye Wahi from Nice has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Folarin BalogunYellow CardFolarin Balogun of Monaco has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Gabin Bernardeau from Nice has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Folarin Balogun from Monaco committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted. Dante from Nice attempts a header from the center of the box, but it narrowly misses the top left corner. The assist came from Gabin Bernardeau, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Nice after Thilo Kehrer allowed the ball to go out.
Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Morgan Sanson from Nice committed a foul.
Elye Wahi from Nice committed a foul.
Denis Zakaria of Monaco has given away a penalty due to a handball inside the penalty area.
The attempt is thwarted. Gabin Bernardeau from Nice takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Folarin Balogun from Monaco strikes the crossbar with a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box on the left side, assisted by Lamine Camara.
Tom Louchet from Nice has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Krépin Diatta from Monaco committed a foul.
The first half is underway...
Outstanding performance
Monaco•DefenderNice host Monaco in a passionate Côte d'Azur derby at Allianz Riviera. Monaco arrive with renewed confidence after their 4-0 thrashing of Rennes, while Nice seek their first home league victory of 2026 in this always-heated local rivalry.
