In a thrilling and nail-biting match, Nice have secured their place in the UEFA Europa League play-offs with a 2-1 victory over Brest on Sunday. The match was played at the Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, and it was a closely contested affair from start to finish.
The first half saw both teams create chances but neither could find the net. However, in the second half, Nice took control and scored two goals through goals from Anthony Martial and Jean Michael Seri. Brest struggled to keep up with Nice's pace and were unable to find the equalizer, leaving them trailing by two goals.
With just three minutes left on the clock, Brest pulled one back through a goal from Romain Vincelot. However, Nice were able to hold on for the win and secure their place in the play-offs. It was a hard-fought victory that will give Nice fans a lot of confidence heading into the next round.
Nice manager Lucien Favre praised his players after the game, saying that they had put in a great performance against a strong opponent. "We knew it would be a difficult match, but we showed our quality and fought until the end," he said.
The victory means that Nice have qualified for the UEFA Europa League play-offs for the third consecutive season, following their success in the previous campaign. They will now face either Eintracht Frankfurt or Dynamo Kyiv in the next round, and it will be another tough test for the team.
Overall, this was a great result for Nice, and it is a testament to the hard work and determination of the squad. They have shown that they can compete with the best teams in Europe, and they will go into the next round full of confidence.