Is Balotelli back? Nice fans can surely bet on that!
The Italian striker has scored his third goal for the Eaglets in just his second start for his new club. Taking advantage of Monaco's will to score the equalizer, Balotelli led a swift counter attack to broaden the gap between Nice and Monaco.
This match could watch either team to the top spot of the French top flight, considering that both teams would surpass PSG's total points with a victory.
Here's Balotelli's wonder strike to put Nice ahead 2-0.
El gol de Balotelli en el clásico Niza - Monaco....
— SToNeR en el FPC (@StonerFPC) September 21, 2016
llora @ElTanoFPC pic.twitter.com/BOXmlw77c6
Of course, fans had mixed reactions to the Italian's goal. Some of them praised the seemingly in-form striker, while others still doubt his skills and want to see more goals to make up their mind. Have a look at some of them.
Balotelli scoring all the time in France really goes to show you why Ibrahimovic looked like Pele for the last 3 years.
— Dean (@DeanCoombes) September 21, 2016
Mario #Balotelli has now scored 3 goals in just 2 league appearances for #OGCNice... pic.twitter.com/8bfaYaHoXE
— KICK (@KICK) September 21, 2016
Mario Balotelli just scored again! pic.twitter.com/y02JuTegkK
— TheSPORTbible (@TSBible) September 21, 2016
Balotelli just scored again for #Nice. 30 mins in against Monaco. That's 3 in 1.5 matches. Still early days, but Italy squad announced Oct 1
— Daniella Matar (@DaniellaMatar) September 21, 2016
Mario Balotelli just made a run in behind the Monaco defence. No, seriously. And he defended a corner… https://t.co/JVhgdEHPws
— Dan Wilcox (@LfcDan) September 21, 2016