Derby de la Côte d'Azur

Derby de la Côte d'Azur

Other names	Côte d'Azur Derby
Location	Nice, France Fontvieille, Monaco
Teams	Monaco Nice
First meeting	Monaco 0–3 Nice 1953–54 French Division 1 (8 November 1953)
Latest meeting	Nice 2–1 Monaco 2024–25 Ligue 1 (27 October 2024)
Next meeting	Monaco v Nice 2024–25 Ligue 1 (30 March 2025)
Stadiums	Stade Louis II (Monaco) Allianz Riviera (Nice)
Statistics
Most wins	Monaco (57)
Top scorer	Delio Onnis (13)
Largest victory	Nice 6–0 Monaco 1960–61 French Division 1 (9 April 1961)

The Derby de la Côte d'Azur is a football match contested between Ligue 1 clubs AS Monaco and OGC Nice. The name of the derby derives from the fact that Monaco and Nice are the two major clubs in France that are situated on or near the Côte d'Azur, known in English as the French Riviera. The derby may also refer to matches involving AS Cannes, however since the club's downfall into the amateur divisions, the derby has only been contested by Monaco and Nice.

Background

The rivalry between Monaco and Nice is a geographic one, first of all, the two cities being separated by only 20 kilometres. Furthermore, Nice and Monaco have competed many years together in Division 1, including nine years in-a-row from 2002 to 2011 and both are among the most important football clubs in France (Nice won 4 championships and 3 cups, while Monaco won 8 championships and 5 cups). The rivalry is intensified by Monaco being the dominant club in the direct meetings, having more money and being a more frequent presence in the European football.

However, the rivalry between these two clubs is not without passion and would sometimes even end up in violent clashes between fans of both teams.

Statistics

As of 27 October 2024.

Competition	Matches	Wins		Draws	Goals
		Monaco	Nice		Monaco	Nice
Ligue 1	107	46	33	28	145	129
Coupe de France Coupe de la Ligue	20	11	4	5	31	15
All matches	127	57	37	33	176	144

External links

• (in French) Nice Official Site
• (in French) Monaco Official Site