17.05.2025 18:50
In the final week of the Bundesliga, Mainz drew 2-2 with Bayer Leverkusen, securing a spot in the UEFA Conference League. RB Leipzig, who lost 3-2 to Stuttgart and finished the season in 7th place, will not be able to compete in European competitions next season.
In the 34th and final week of the Germany Bundesliga, Mainz faced Bayer Leverkusen. The match played at MEWA Arena ended in a 2-2 draw.
4-GOAL DUEL
The home team Mainz started the match well, taking the lead with a goal from Paul Nubel in the 35th minute and finishing the first half ahead. This time, Bayer Leverkusen started the second half well. The visiting team equalized with a penalty goal from Patrik Schick in the 49th minute. The star striker Schick once again took the stage in the 54th minute, putting his team ahead 2-1. The home team had the final say in the match. Mainz determined the score of the match with a penalty goal from Jonathan Burkardt in the 63rd minute.
QUALIFIED FOR UEFA CONFERENCE LEAGUE
With this result, Bayer Leverkusen finished the league in second place with 69 points. Mainz, on the other hand, increased its points to 52, finishing the league in 6th place and earning the right to compete in the Conference League next season.
LEIPZIG OUT OF EUROPEAN CUP
Meanwhile, Leipzig, which was competing with Mainz for European cups, suffered a heavy blow against Stuttgart. The German team lost 3-2 at home to Stuttgart, finishing the season in seventh place with 51 points and losing the chance to participate in European cups.