Mainz 05: Sensation on the way to the Champions League!

Mainz 05: Sensation on the way to the Champions League!

Mainz 05 is causing a sensation in the Bundesliga! The team goes into the Christmas holidays with an incredible year of football and after the victory over Frankfurt they now have a sensational 25 points. The last five of six games were won, with a small downer in the narrow defeat against Wolfsburg (3:4). Christian Heidel, the sports director, is extremely satisfied: "We haven't had many better seasons in terms of points. That's very unusual for Mainz 05," said Heidel. The successes are mainly due to coach Bo Henriksen, who gets more out of the team than anyone could have expected.

A remarkable rise

After the tough years in which Mainz struggled with meager points in the relegation regions, the Rheinhessen are experiencing a remarkable turnaround. Heidel explains that the ongoing success is based on the strong relegation battle last season, which strengthened the team mentally. The new tactical discipline and “never give up” attitude is now paying off – a remarkable change that is delighting fans and fueling Champions League participation hopes. “If we have a run like that, I don’t mind if we are called a surprise team,” added Heidel.

News from Mainz: Running events in the region

At the same time, the mainz event is all about sporting events in the region! The New Year's run starts in Dolgesheim on January 5th, 2025 with distances of 5 and 10 km as part of the Wingerts Cup, which promises a challenging, hilly route. These events at the beginning of the year are perfect for all runners who want to get active after the turn of the year and offer both ambitious athletes and recreational runners numerous opportunities to live out their love of running. For the ambitious runner, the events on February 8, 2025 with the spring run in Groß-Gerau and the half marathon in Mörfelden on February 16, 2025 are also attractive opportunities to chase your own best time.

The combination of captivating football and numerous running events makes Mainz a hotspot for sports enthusiasts - a place where the passion for competition is lived in a variety of ways. Now we're excited to see how the second half of the Bundesliga season and the upcoming running events will develop.