In a thrilling encounter, Nice returned to the European Qualification Zone with a 2-1 win over Brest on Saturday. The victory was a much-needed boost for the French side as they look to secure their place in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.

The match started off with Nice pressing forward and looking to take control of the game from the start. However, Brest were resilient and managed to hold their own for most of the first half. It wasn't until the 45th minute when Nice finally broke through thanks to a well-taken goal by striker Jean-Yves Ouedraogo.

The lead didn't last long though as Brest responded quickly and equalized just before halftime. The second half saw both teams looking to score more goals, but it was Nice who took the lead again in the 69th minute. The goal was scored by defender Emmanuel Adebayor, who finished off a cross from winger Jonathan Bamba.

Despite being behind, Brest refused to give up and continued to push forward. They eventually found themselves level once again in the 87th minute thanks to a penalty awarded to them after defender David Alaba had handled the ball in the box.

However, Nice were not going to be denied and went ahead in the 90th minute through a goal by midfielder Yannick Carrasco. The victory was a huge morale booster for Nice, who will now look to build on this result as they continue their quest for qualification to the group stage of the Champions League.