Overview

• Evan Ndicka (52') and Gianluca Mancini (55') struck in quick succession for Roma before Terem Moffi converted a 77th‑minute penalty for Nice.
• Coach Franck Haise left Jonathan Clauss and Moffi out of the starting XI as a sanction for lateness, with Moffi scoring after coming on.
• Captain Dante returned to the lineup and, at 41 years and 11 months, became the oldest outfield player to feature in a Europa League match.
• Nice’s options were further limited with Tanguy Ndombélé not registered after July surgery and long‑term knee injuries to Mohamed Abdelmonem and Youssouf Ndayishimiye.
• The setback follows a rocky Ligue 1 start that has Nice 12th after five games; Lille and Lyon won their Europa openers as Nice now head to Fenerbahçe on Oct. 2.