AS Roma gets off to a strong start in the Europa League with a 2-1 victory away to OGC Nice, thanks to goals from defenders Evan N’Dicka and Gianluca Mancini.

AS Roma secured a 2-1 win over OGC Nice in their Europa League opener, with defenders Evan N’Dicka and Gianluca Mancini scoring the decisive goals.

The Giallorossi had a strong performance under new coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who saw his team win three of their four games, with the only loss being a 1-0 defeat to Torino.

The match got off to a lively start, with Antoine Mendy firing over from close range for Nice. However, it was Roma who took the lead in the second half, courtesy of a well-taken corner from Lorenzo Pellegrini that found the head of N’Dicka at the near post. The defender rose above the rest to power the ball home, giving Roma a 1-0 lead.

Just moments later, Roma doubled their advantage, with Kostas Tsimikas marking his full debut with a precise cross from the left flank. Gianluca Mancini, who had earlier spurned a double chance, made amends by surprising on the forward run and volleying the ball into the net from 10 yards out.

Despite going down by two goals, Nice refused to give up and pulled one back through Terem Moffi, who converted a penalty after Nicolò Pisilli fouled Antoine Mendy in the box.

The win marked a successful start to the Europa League campaign for Roma, who had been looking to make an impact in the competition under Gasperini. The Italian coach had made a strong impression in his first few games in charge, and this win was a testament to his team’s growing confidence.

Roma’s next challenge in the Europa League will be against Lille OSC at the Stadio Olimpico on October 2, 2025. With this win, they will be looking to build on their momentum and make a strong impression in the competition.

In a post-match analysis, Gasperini praised his team’s defensive solidity and the impact of the substitutes, including Pellegrini, who had a significant influence on the game.