OGC Nice Suffers Crushing 1-4 Defeat to Glasgow Rangers in Europa League
A depleted Nice squad remains near the bottom of the Europa League standings after a series of defensive errors and missed opportunities at home.
- OGC Nice lost 1-4 to the Glasgow Rangers at the Allianz Riviera during the fifth round of the Europa League group stage, leaving them in 35th place out of 36 teams.
- The Nice squad, already weakened by injuries and suspensions, struggled with defensive mistakes and lost key player Youssouf Ndayishimiye to injury early in the match.
- The Glasgow Rangers capitalized on Nice's errors, scoring three goals in the first half and adding a fourth shortly after halftime, with Igamane netting twice for the visitors.
- Nice's only goal came from a late free kick by Bouanani in the 83rd minute, offering a rare highlight in an otherwise dismal performance.
- With three matches remaining in the group stage, Nice faces an uphill battle to qualify, needing a perfect run to reach the likely required 10-point threshold for advancement.