OGC Nice Plunges Deeper into Europa League Crisis: A 14-Game Losing Streak – Breaking News
Nice, France – OGC Nice’s Europa League campaign is rapidly spiraling into a full-blown crisis. A heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Fenerbahçe on Thursday evening has extended the club’s agonizing winless run in European competitions to a staggering 14 consecutive matches. This isn’t just a slump; it’s a pattern of underperformance that’s raising serious questions about the team’s ability to compete on the continental stage. This is a developing story, and archyde.com is providing up-to-the-minute coverage.
Fenerbahçe Stuns Nice, Extends European Drought
The match against Fenerbahçe, played on the 2nd day of the Europa League, saw Nice fall behind and ultimately succumb to a 2-1 loss. This followed a previous defeat against AS Roma (1-2) in their opening group stage fixture. The result leaves Nice bottom of Group C and facing an uphill battle for qualification. The pressure is mounting on manager Franck Haise, who is now overseeing a historically poor run of form.
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A History of European Struggles
This season’s struggles aren’t an isolated incident. OGC Nice’s relationship with European competitions has been fraught with difficulty. Last season, they were eliminated from the Champions League in the 3rd preliminary round by Benfica, and their subsequent Europa League campaign in 2024-2025 yielded a dismal record of zero wins and just three points from eight games. The current streak dates back to March 16, 2023, when they secured a victory against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa Conference League – a memory fading fast for Nice supporters.
Franck Haise Under Fire: A Record of Unsuccess
The weight of the team’s struggles is falling squarely on the shoulders of coach Franck Haise. Thursday’s defeat marked his 12th European Cup game in charge of Nice, and remarkably, he remains without a single victory. He has now become the coach who has led the most Europa League games without a win, a statistic that will undoubtedly fuel criticism. Haise, however, remains defiant, brushing off concerns about the streak. “This does not change anything,” he stated after the match. “I want us to win our first in the European Cup because we have not done it last year, or so far. We will play the European Cup thoroughly, with our weapons.”
What’s Next for the Aiglons? A Crucial Clash Awaits
The situation is becoming increasingly critical. Nice’s upcoming trip to Spain to face Celta Vigo on October 23rd is now a must-win game if they harbor any realistic hopes of progressing to the knockout stages via the play-off round. The Europa League offers a pathway to the Champions League for the winner, but Nice needs to drastically improve their performance to even contend.
Beyond the immediate pressure of qualification, this prolonged period of European underperformance raises broader questions about the club’s strategy and investment in continental competition. Is the current squad equipped to handle the demands of European football? Are the tactical approaches effective against stronger opposition? These are questions that the club’s management will need to address urgently.
The Europa League, while often seen as a secondary competition to the Champions League, provides valuable experience and exposure for clubs like OGC Nice. However, consistent failure can damage morale, hinder player development, and ultimately impact the club’s reputation. The upcoming match against Celta Vigo represents a pivotal moment – a chance to break the cycle of defeat and reignite their European ambitions. Stay tuned to archyde.com for continued coverage of OGC Nice’s Europa League journey and the latest developments in the world of sports.
