Match report

Nice Holds Off Monaco in Goalless Ligue 1 Clash

Nice
Nice
0–0
FT
Monaco
Monaco
Feb 8, 2026

Nice held off a determined challenge from Monaco to secure a 0-0 draw at Allianz Riviera. The match, filled with intense defensive play and crucial decisions by the referee, saw Nice withstand pressure after an early controversy where VAR disallowed a penalty for T. Louchet.

Key Facts

  • • Nice vs Monaco ended in a 0-0 draw.
  • • VAR cancelled a penalty awarded to Nice's T. Louchet at the 5th minute.
  • • Monaco's F. Balogun and Nice's S. Diop both received yellow cards for fouls early on.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Nice bringing in T. Ndombele and Monaco introducing Caio Henrique.
  • • Vanderson of Monaco and E. Wahi from Nice were cautioned late in the match.

Lineups

Nice

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Dupe (G)
  • 92 J. Clauss (D)
  • 37 K. Peprah (D)
  • 4 Dante (D)
  • 2 A. Abdi (D)
  • 8 M. Sanson (M)
  • 24 C. Vanhoutte (M)
  • 23 G. Bernardeau (M)
  • 10 S. Diop (M)
  • 20 T. Louchet (M)
  • 11 E. Wahi (F)

Substitutes

  • 80 Y. Diouf
  • 28 J. Bah
  • 99 S. Abdul Samed
  • 39 D. Coulibaly
  • 22 T. Ndombele
  • 41 E. Pereira
  • 32 K. Boudache
  • 44 Z. Diallo
  • 21 I. Jansson

Monaco

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 P. Kohn (G)
  • 4 J. Teze (D)
  • 6 D. Zakaria (D)
  • 5 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 27 K. Diatta (M)
  • 15 L. Camara (M)
  • 23 A. Bamba (M)
  • 24 S. Adingra (M)
  • 11 M. Akliouche (F)
  • 10 A. Golovin (F)
  • 9 F. Balogun (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 Y. Lienard
  • 25 W. Faes
  • 12 Caio Henrique
  • 2 Vanderson
  • 28 M. Coulibaly
  • 17 S. Idumbo
  • 44 S. Nibombe
  • 14 M. Biereth
  • 29 P. Brunner

Timeline

  1. Nice
    5' Nice Var · Penalty cancelled
    T. Louchet
  2. Monaco
    13' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    F. Balogun

    Foul

  3. Nice
    18' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    S. Diop

    Foul

  4. Nice
    64' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Louchet · On: T. Ndombele
  5. Nice
    64' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Bernardeau · On: K. Boudache
  6. Monaco
    65' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Golovin · On: Caio Henrique
  7. Monaco
    75' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Bamba · On: M. Coulibaly
  8. Monaco
    75' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Adingra · On: M. Biereth
  9. Monaco
    76' Monaco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Diatta · On: Vanderson
  10. Nice
    84' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sanson · On: Abdulay Juma Bah
  11. Nice
    84' Nice subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Diop · On: I. Jansson
  12. Monaco
    88' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    Vanderson

    Argument

  13. Nice
    90'+1 Nice subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Vanhoutte · On: E. Pereira
  14. Nice
    90' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    E. Wahi

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Nice Monaco
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 74% 78%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 328 433
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.57 0.62
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 242 337
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The cancellation of a penalty by VAR early on disrupted Nice's momentum, setting the tone for an even-keeled game.
  • ▸ Monaco's introduction of multiple substitutes in quick succession, including Caio Henrique and Vanderson, shifted their attacking strategy but failed to break through.