OGC Nice began their UEFA Europa League campaign with a 1-2 home loss to AS Roma on September 25, 2025. The Italian side secured a valuable away win at the Allianz Riviera, showcasing their experience to overcome a spirited Nice team. The home side started well and took the lead, but Roma grew into the game and equalized before the halftime whistle. The second half was a tight tactical battle, with the decisive moment coming from a Roma counter-attack, finished coolly by their star forward. Despite late pressure from Nice, Roma's defense held firm to take all three points back to Italy, giving new manager Daniele De Rossi a perfect start in Europe.