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18-05-2025
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Xabi Alonso pays tribute to Bundesliga fan scene: 'Sure, I'm going to miss it.'
Sitting opposite Mainz 05 head coach Bo Henriksen at a post-match press conference yesterday, Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso didn't exactly receive the same humorous accolades as his counterpart did. The future Real Madrid head coach nevertheless delivered some thoughtful quotes on his two-and-a-half years spent working in the German Bundesliga. Xabi's farewell to the German top flight came at an away match. It was such that the 43-year-old began by commenting on the Bundesliga fan scene. A professional playing career spent in Spain, England, and Germany left Xabi somewhat partial to the country that would end up launching his coaching career. Advertisement 'I think this is quite unique to have such loud stadiums wherever [one goes],' Xabi said. 'Where all the local supporters give their best. The away fans too. We [Leverkusen] had around 3,000 today. They were pretty loud. 'In the end it was just great,' Xabi continued. 'For me it's one of the unique things about the Bundesliga. That support. That atmosphere. One can feel it on the pitch and also whenever watching it on TV. 'The people [here in Germany] want to see attractive and dynamic football,' Xabi concluded. 'Teams that are aggressive and brave like Mainz and others. Sure I'm going to miss it. I've learned a lot. I'll take a lot from this heading forward.' GGFN | Peter Weis
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16-05-2025
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Mainz vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Nullfünfer aim to secure European football
Mainz Sitting in sixth with 51 points, Mainz are currently on track for Conference League football, with either Stuttgart or Arminia Bielefeld guaranteed a Europa League spot through their DFB-Pokal achievements. Advertisement Putting an end to an eight-game winless run, die Nullfünfer comfortably saw past Bochum last time out, securing a 4-1 win on the road at the Ruhrstadion. Sitting three points away from Borussia Dortmund in fifth, Europa League qualification is still a faint possibility, should BVB fall to an unlikely defeat against Holstein Kiel, while Mainz overturn a five-goal deficit regarding goal difference. The hosts have been held to draws in their last four matches on home soil, however, prior to this, Bo Henriksen's men triumphed in six of their previous seven at Mewa Arena. Team News Henriksen will hope that injuries to centre-backs Dominik Kohr and Moritz Jenz do not prove costly as Mainz head into the weekend. Advertisement Goalkeeper Robin Zentner is also set to miss the final matchday after a sensational campaign in between the sticks for Mainz. Bayer Leverkusen Detrhoned champions Bayer Leverkusen took the lead against Borussia Dortmund last time out, however, they went on to succumb to a 4-2 defeat in manager Xabi Alonso's final match at the BayArena. Despite all of the noise surrounding the club regarding the futures of Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, Alonso will be keen to end his reign with a win, despite the fact that die Werkself cannot finish any higher, or lower than second in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen picked up all three points against die Nullfünfer back in January thanks to an Alejandro Grimaldo free kick in a 1-0 home win. Advertisement However, they enter this weekend in subpar form, having drawn three of their past five Bundesliga matches, with last weekend's defeat against Dortmund being their one loss. Team News For Leverkusen, defenders Jeanuel Belocian, Mario Hermoso and Nordi Mukiele are all ruled out. Further forward, Martin Terrier remains out after suffering an Achilles tendon injury earlier in the season.
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15-05-2025
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Mainz vs Bayer Leverkusen - team news, lineups, predictions
Mainz and Bayer Leverkusen go head-to-head at Mewa Arena this Saturday in the 1. Bundesliga. Mainz currently have 51 points and lie in 6th position. In their last game, Bo Henriksen's team won 1-4 against VfL Bochum (1. Bundesliga 2024/25). Advertisement Bayer Leverkusen have 68 points to their name this season and occupy 2nd position in the table. In their last game, Xabi Alonso's team lost 2-4 against Borussia Dortmund (1. Bundesliga 2024/25). The last meeting between the two teams ended with Bayer Leverkusen winning 1-0. Unavailable Mainz Robin Zentner - Muscular problems Moritz Jenz - Nose Surgery Bayer Leverkusen Jeanuël Belocian - Cruciate Ligament Tear Last starting XIs Mainz ( vs VfL Bochum 2025-05-10): Lasse Riess, Danny da Costa, Stefan Bell, Andreas Olsen, Phillipp Mwene, Anthony Caci, Kaishu Sano, Lee Jae-sung, Nadiem Amiri, Paul Nebel, Jonathan Burkardt Bayer Leverkusen ( vs Borussia Dortmund 2025-05-11): Lukas Hradecky, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Álex Grimaldo, Piero Hincapié, Edmond Tapsoba, Robert Andrich, Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka, Nathan Tella, Amine Adli Did you know... by playmaker stats MANAGERS Bo Henriksen has faced Xabi Alonso on two occasions, only recording losses. Xabi Alonso has faced Mainz on four occasions, recording three wins and one loss. Bo Henriksen has faced Bayer Leverkusen on two occasions, only recording losses. TEAMS Away from home, Bayer Leverkusen currently has four losses in the last 24 games. Away from home, Bayer Leverkusen has scored goals in five consecutive games. Away from home, Bayer Leverkusen has gone two consecutive games without winning. Away from home, Bayer Leverkusen has gone three consecutive games without losing. Bayer Leverkusen currently has one loss in the last six games. Bayer Leverkusen has scored goals in four consecutive games. Bayer Leverkusen has gone two consecutive games without winning. At home, Mainz currently has one loss in the last 13 games. At home, Mainz currently has one win in the last six games. At home, Mainz has scored goals in five consecutive games. At home, Mainz has conceded goals in four consecutive games. At home, Mainz has gone four consecutive games without winning. At home, Mainz has gone 11 consecutive games without losing. Mainz currently has three losses in the last 13 games. Mainz currently has one win in the last eight games. Mainz has conceded goals in ten consecutive games. Mainz has gone two consecutive games without losing. HEAD TO HEAD
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19-04-2025
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😤 Fired-up motivational speech: Mainz coach's incredible message to fans
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. An already sensational season could lead Mainz 05 to the CL qualifiers. For this, Bo Henriksen's team needs a few more victories. To ignite the necessary fire before today's game against Wolfsburg, the motivational artist is, of course, on hand. But see for yourself. 👊 Kämpfen & Siegen 👊#mainz05 #M05WOB — 1. FSV Mainz 05 (@1FSVMainz05) April 19, 2025 Choice of words, volume, mood: Even we would be ready to run through a wall for this man now! 📸 Alex Grimm - 2025 Getty Images
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12-04-2025
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Mainz will travel to Hoffenheim with 10,000 fans
Mainz will travel to Hoffenheim with 10,000 fans Despite their three-game winless streak, Mainz still sit in the Champions League place. In front of their 10,000 fans, the 05ers will hope to return to winning ways when they travel to Hoffenheim on Saturday. Advertisement "10,000 Mainz fans is crazy. It's incredible—goosebumps,' said Bo Henriksen ahead of the game. 'Hopefully, we can give them something back. They're there every time, whether at home or away." It's now a German football culture to have a large following on a trip to Hoffenheim. Köln and Bremen fans had the same experience in recent years, while there were also 10,000 Nürnberg supporters in a Pokal tie in Sinsheim. Most recently, Frankfurt had 12,000 fans present at the PreZero Arena for a Bundesliga fixture. Hoffenheim's quiet atmosphere makes it easier for traveling fans to attend games as if their team plays at home. Mainz will be without Nadiem Amiri as the German international picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Holstein Kiel. "We have a good replacement for Nadiem since we already played without him against Frankfurt and Augsburg. We want to build on that tomorrow," said Henriksen. Advertisement Jonathan Burkardt returned to team training after moderate sessions during the week. Meanwhile, Dominik Kohr will be back after a two-game suspension. Henriksen called his midfield engine a 'real machine' before tomorrow's game. "The most important thing for us is power and energy. We have to bring that onto the pitch. If we believe in that, we can win anything," continued the candidate for Bundesliga's manager of the season. "I am proud of my team this season.'
