In a thrilling Côte d'Azur derby, Nice triumphed over Monaco with a score of 2-1, thanks to a decisive goal from Gaëtan Laborde in the 70th minute. The match took place on Sunday at the Allianz Riviera, where Monaco initially took the lead with a goal from Breel Embolo in the 39th minute. Nice equalized just before halftime through Khephren Thuram-Guessand, scoring in the first minute of stoppage time (45+1'). The game shifted dramatically when Monaco's Vanderson received a red card shortly after Nice's equalizer, leaving Monaco with ten men. This victory propels Nice to 8th place in Ligue 1, while Monaco remains in 2nd place but risks losing ground to PSG, who are leading the championship.
The Côte d'Azur derby showcased the unpredictability of derby matches, as Nice came into the game struggling, having not won since late September, while Monaco was in better form, having recently defeated Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League. Despite the disparity in recent performances, the derby proved that anything can happen on the pitch.
