OGC Nice is set to face SL Benfica on Wednesday in the third qualifying round of this season`s UEFA Champions League. Should they successfully advance past the Portuguese club, the identity of their prospective next opponent has now been unveiled.
Nice secured their place in this crucial qualifying stage after finishing fourth in Ligue 1 last season. This impressive league position was cemented by a dominant 6-0 victory over Stade Brestois on the final day of the season.
The first leg against Benfica will take place at the Allianz Riviera on Wednesday, with the return fixture scheduled for next Tuesday. If Nice progresses from this tie, they will then encounter either Feyenoord or Fenerbahçe in the subsequent round. The first leg of this potential playoff would be an away match on August 19th or 20th, followed by the decisive second leg at the Allianz Riviera on August 26th or 27th. Victorious progression from this two-legged encounter would finally secure “Le Gym`s” coveted spot in the Champions League League Phase.