OGC Nice discovered their Europa League opponents on Friday, and it’s safe to say the draw is anything but easy. Franck Haise’s side will lock horns with Serie A giants Roma and Portuguese powerhouse FC Porto, setting up blockbuster nights at the Allianz Riviera.
Omo, this group tough no be small – Nice must be ready for battle home and away.
From Champions League heartbreak to redemption
Nice enter the Europa League after crashing out of the Champions League qualifiers earlier this month. They were beaten 4-0 on aggregate by Benfica, ending their dream of mixing it with Europe’s elite.
Last season, Les Aiglons finished second-bottom of their group, but this time, Haise’s men are determined to put up a stronger fight.
Other opponents add spice
Alongside Roma and Porto, Nice will also take on:
- Braga (Portugal)
- Fenerbahçe (Turkey)
- Freiburg (Germany)
- Ludogorets (Bulgaria)
- Celta Vigo (Spain)
- Go Ahead Eagles (Netherlands)
Wait first… from Turkey to Spain to Bulgaria, the travel schedule alone go test Nice’s squad depth o.
Consistency will be key — with four games at home and four away, Nice must turn the Allianz Riviera into a fortress while avoiding slip-ups on the road.
OGC Nice’s Europa League Fixtures (League Phase)
- Roma (H)
- Porto (A)
- Braga (H)
- Fenerbahçe (A)
- Freiburg (H)
- Ludogorets (A)
- Go Ahead Eagles (H)
- Celta Vigo (A)
