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Nice Hosts Benfica Tonight in Champions League Third Qualifying Round

Pay-per-view only distribution coupled with defensive injuries puts Nice’s readiness to the test before facing Benfica tonight.

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Les Niçois de Franck Haise, ici lors de la réception de Brest le 17 mai 2025, vont affronter les Portugais de Benfica sur leur route vers la C1

Overview

  • OGC Nice will host Benfica Lisbonne at the Allianz Riviera tonight at 21:30 CET in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round.
  • Only the ten aggregate winners advance to a playoff round for group-stage induction, with the seven aggregate losers dropping into Europa League playoffs.
  • Franck Haise emphasized that six weeks of intensive preparation and strong team spirit counterbalance key defensive and midfield injuries.
  • With no domestic broadcasters, supporters must purchase pay-per-view access via Solidsport at €7.95 per match.
  • The return leg on August 12 in Lisbon will determine whether Nice advances toward the Champions League group stage or shifts to Europa League contention.