AS Monaco were left frustrated after a goalless draw with OGC Nice in the 110th edition of the Côte d’Azur derby, a match in which the Red and Whites created the clearest chances but could not find a way past a resolute Nice defence.
Buoyed by their emphatic win over Rennes the previous weekend, Monaco approached the derby with ambition and intensity. That intent was evident almost immediately, as an early effort rattled the crossbar inside the opening minutes, setting the tone for a fast and uncompromising contest. Nice responded through set pieces and quick transitions, but neither side managed to land a decisive blow in an evenly balanced first half.
After the break, Monaco gradually took control of possession and territory. A series of dangerous situations followed, including long-range efforts and well-worked set pieces that forced the Nice goalkeeper into action. Despite sustained pressure, clear openings remained scarce, and the visitors stayed compact while looking to strike on the counter.
The closing stages brought increased tension. Nice came close through a flurry of late chances, while Monaco pushed forward in search of a breakthrough. Deep into stoppage time, a final opportunity fell to the hosts, only for it to be smothered at close range, summing up a night where fine margins denied the Principality side a derby victory.
The match ended scoreless, extending Monaco’s run of clean sheets in Ligue 1 but leaving a sense of missed opportunity for AS Monaco. Attention now turns to their next league outing at the Stade Louis-II, where they will look to convert defensive solidity into three points.