Nice, France — OGC Nice came from behind to beat Strasbourg 2–1 at the Allianz Riviera on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with Jonathan Clauss scoring a stunning late winner to secure a second consecutive Ligue 1 victory.
Strasbourg took the lead through Dário Essugo in the 41st minute, but a Pape Demba Diop own goal brought Nice level in first-half stoppage time. Clauss then completed the comeback with a powerful finish in the 81st minute.
Essugo gives Strasbourg the lead
Strasbourg started positively and took the lead in the 41st minute when Dário Essugo found the net.
The goal put the visitors in a strong position, leaving Nice needing a response before the interval.
Own goal brings Nice level
Nice continued to push forward and found an equaliser in the second minute of stoppage time at the end of the first half.
Strasbourg midfielder Pape Demba Diop inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, allowing the hosts to go into the break level at 1–1.
The goal gave Nice renewed confidence heading into the second half.
Clauss seals the comeback
Both teams searched for a decisive goal after the restart, but it was Nice who found the breakthrough.
In the 81st minute, Jonathan Clauss unleashed a powerful strike beneath the crossbar to put the hosts ahead 2–1.
Nice held on during the closing stages to claim all three points and extend their winning run to two consecutive Ligue 1 matches.
What the result means
The victory lifted Nice to eight points from six matches, moving them into the top half of the Ligue 1 table.
For Strasbourg, the defeat was a setback after taking the lead, as they were unable to prevent Nice from completing the comeback.
Nice will now look to build on their improved form when they face Lyon in their next league fixture.
