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Fati and Diop Shine in Thrilling Ligue 1 Clash
5 Oct
Summary
- Monaco and Nice play out 2-2 draw
- Ansu Fati and Sofiane Diop score braces
- Nice reduced to 10 men but hold on for point
On October 5, 2025, AS Monaco and OGC Nice played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Stade Louis II. The match was marked by a flat atmosphere due to a boycott from the Nice ultras, but the action on the pitch more than made up for it.
The visitors took the lead through a brace from Sofiane Diop, a former Monaco player. However, the Principality club were handed a boost when Nice's Ali Abdi was sent off just after the half-hour mark. Despite their numerical advantage, Monaco conceded again, with Diop converting a controversial penalty.
But Monaco fought back in the second half, with Ansu Fati scoring twice from the spot to level the scores. The home side pushed for a winner, but were unable to break down Nice's compact defense, and the match ended in a draw.
The result does little to help either side's ambitions, but the individual performances of Fati and Diop were the highlights of the game. Monaco will be disappointed to have dropped points at home, while Nice will be relieved to have held on for a point with 10 men.
