Match report
Ludogorets Defeats Nice 1-0 in UEFA Europa League
Ludogorets
1–0
FT
Nice
Jan 29, 2026
Ludogorets stunned Nice on their home ground by securing a narrow but crucial victory in the UEFA Europa League. The single goal, scored by P. Stanic early in the second half, was enough to seal Ludogorets' fate and leave Nice disappointed.
Key Facts
- • Ludogorets 1–0 Nice (UEFA Europa League)
- • P. Stanic scored the only goal at minute 42, assisted by Caio Vidal
- • D. Almeida received a yellow card for Ludogorets in the 24th minute
- • K. Boudache was shown a yellow card for simulation near the end of the game
Lineups
Ludogorets
Starting XI
- 39 H. Bonmann (G)
- 17 Son (D)
- 24 O. Verdon (D)
- 4 D. Almeida (D)
- 3 A. Nedyalkov (D)
- 30 Pedro Naressi (M)
- 23 D. Duarte (M)
- 11 Caio Vidal (M)
- 14 P. Stanic (M)
- 77 Erick Marcus (M)
- 29 E. Bile (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Padt
- 67 D. Hristov
- 2 J. Andersson
- 10 M. Machado
- 18 I. Chochev
- 26 F. Kaloc
- 37 B. Tekpetey
- 42 S. Shishkov
- 55 I. Nachmias
- 99 S. Ivanov
Nice
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 80 Y. Diouf (G)
- 20 T. Louchet (D)
- 33 A. Mendy (D)
- 28 J. Bah (D)
- 36 B. Mantsounga (D)
- 41 E. Pereira (M)
- 39 D. Coulibaly (M)
- 47 T. Gouveia (M)
- 22 T. Ndombele (M)
- 21 I. Jansson (M)
- 90 Kevin (F)
Substitutes
- 30 B. Zelazowski
- 50 T. Bruyere
- 32 K. Boudache
- 43 M. Youssouf
- 45 M. Brignone
- 48 L. Monteiro
- 52 K. Ali
- 53 Y. Sofikitis
- 99 S. Abdul Samed
Timeline
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24' Ludogorets Card · Yellow CardD. Almeida
Foul
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42' Ludogorets Goal · Normal GoalP. Stanic · Assist: Caio Vidal
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46' Nice subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Gouveia · On: K. Boudache
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46' Nice subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Coulibaly · On: S. Abdul Samed
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66' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Bile · On: I. Chochev
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66' Nice subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Jansson · On: M. Brignone
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79' Nice subst · Substitution 4Off: Antoine Mendy · On: M. Youssouf
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79' Nice subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Ndombele · On: K. Ali
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80' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2Off: Caio Vidal · On: J. Andersson
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80' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3Off: Erick Marcus · On: B. Tekpetey
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87' Nice Card · Yellow CardBrad-Hamilton Mantsounga
Foul
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90'+1 Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Stanic · On: F. Kaloc
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90'+4 Nice Card · Yellow CardK. Boudache
Simulation
Match Stats
| Stat | Ludogorets | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 83% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 19 |
| Corners | 5 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 448 | 448 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 4 |
| xG | 1.66 | 1.19 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 9 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 385 | 371 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ P. Stanic's goal at the 42nd minute shifted momentum in favor of Ludogorets, giving them a crucial lead they managed to maintain.
- ▸ The multiple substitutions made by Nice in the latter half of the game failed to turn the tide, as Ludogorets held their ground and secured the win.