Nice win 2-1 against Strasbourg at the Allianz Riviera.

The Ligue 1 encounter between Nice and Strasbourg took place on 11 October 2026 at the Allianz Riviera in Nice. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, with the home crowd expecting a strong performance from the hosts.

How it unfolded

The first half saw Strasbourg take the initiative. In the 41st minute Dário Essugo opened the scoring for the visitors, firing a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner after a precise pass from Conrad Harder. The goal gave Strasbourg a 1-0 lead and put pressure on Nice.

Just before the break, the momentum shifted dramatically. In injury time of the first half, Pape Diop inadvertently turned a cross into his own net, leveling the score at 1-1 for Nice. The own-goal came in the 45'+2' minute and restored parity heading into the interval.

The second half began with Strasbourg receiving a caution. In the 47th minute Oso was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, marking the first booking of the match.

Later, Nice also faced disciplinary action. In the 75th minute Sofiane Diop received a yellow card for a bad foul, the second booking of the game.

The decisive moment arrived in the 81st minute when Jonathan Clauss restored Nice’s lead. He slotted a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the high centre of the goal, assisted by Sofiane Diop. The 2-1 advantage proved enough to see Nice through to victory.

Standout performers

  • Jonathan Clauss (Nice) – Scored the winning goal in the 81st minute, demonstrating composure and precise finishing.
  • Sofiane Diop (Nice) – Provided the assist for Clauss’s goal and contributed throughout the attack; also booked in the 75th minute.
  • Dário Essugo (Strasbourg) – Opened the scoring with a well-taken strike in the 41st minute, highlighting his attacking threat.
  • Conrad Harder (Strasbourg) – Delivered the key pass that set up Essugo’s goal.

Match facts

  • Final score: Nice 2-1 Strasbourg
  • Scorers:
    • Dário Essugo (Strasbourg) – 41'
    • Pape Diop (own goal, Nice) – 45'+2'
    • Jonathan Clauss (Nice) – 81' (assist: Sofiane Diop)
  • Bookings:
    • Oso (Strasbourg) – yellow card, 47' (bad foul)
    • Sofiane Diop (Nice) – yellow card, 75' (bad foul)
  • Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice

What it means

The 2-1 home win gives Nice three points from the Ligue 1 fixture, while Strasbourg returns to the league table with a single point after their early lead was overturned. Both clubs can reflect on the key moments that defined the result.