Mainz 05 missed a crucial win in the Bundesliga relegation battle and did not give coach Urs Fischer a birthday present of a win on his 60th birthday.

What happened?

At the start of the 23rd matchday, the Rhinelanders did not get more than a 1:1 (1:0) draw against Hamburger SV. The promoted team has been unbeaten for six games.

In front of 33,305 spectators, Nadiem Amiri put Mainz in the lead in the 42nd minute, which Fábio Vieira equalized in the 64th minute.

The analysis

While the FSV remains stuck in the lower ranks of the table with 22 points, the Hamburgers now have 26 points after one less game.

The future

Before the game, birthday boy Fischer received an unexpected visit from his two daughters in the cabin. „The surprise was successful“, said the birthday boy. | Date | Matchday | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 23 | 1:1 |