OGC Nice travels to the field of their eternal rival, AS Monaco (5 pm), for a match that promises to be decisive in the race for the title.
The Opponent
Facing a neighbor who shares the same number of points but is ahead on goal difference, Lucien Favre’s team will try to apply the same strategy as in the first leg, where they managed to hold on before making the difference (4-0). This did not hinder the dynamic of the Monegasques and gave even more momentum to the Red and Black. To the point that both teams have been on an upward trajectory since their first duel. This is evidenced by stats reaching the top of the elite rankings.
The Absentees
On the Monegasque side, Guido Carrillo is the only absentee, affected by an adductor injury.
For Nice, Mounir Obbadi and Bassem Srarfi, who have just arrived, are not in the squad. Ricardo Pereira is also absent due to injury.
The Monegasque Squad
Goalkeepers: Subasic, De Sanctis, Sy
Defenders: A. Diallo, Glik, Jemerson, Mendy, Sidibé, Touré
Midfielders: Bakayoko, Dirar, Fabinho, Moutinho, Boschilia, Lemar, N’Doram, Silva
Forwards: Falcao, Germain, Mbappé
The Nice Squad
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez
Defenders: Souquet, Baysse, Burner, Le Marchand, Dalbert, Dante, Sarr
Midfielders: Seri, Walter, Cyprien, Koziello, Eysseric, Belhanda
Forwards: Balotelli, Pléa, Donis
The Referee
This heated derby will be officiated by Benoit Bastien, assisted on the sidelines by Frédéric Haquette and Hicham Zakrani.
Six months after officiating the first encounter between the two teams, which was won by the Gym at the Allianz (4-0), Mr. Bastien will be at the center of the action for this second leg, which will begin on Saturday at 5 pm.
