Strasbourg secures victory over Mainz in the season finale match - In the final match of the season, Strasbourg and Mainz play a scoreless game.
Mainz 05 and Racing Strasbourg Play Goalless Pre-Season Friendly
- FSV Mainz 05 and Racing Strasbourg, a French Ligue 1 side, squared off in their final pre-season warm-up game on August 9, 2025. The match, played in front of an audience of 11,500 spectators, ended in a goalless draw (0-0).
The game was an entertaining one, with both teams having chances to score. Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner made some notable saves during the match, keeping a clean sheet for his team.
Despite the opportunities, neither team was able to find the back of the net. The match served as a tactical test for Mainz’s squad without indicating form for official competition.
Mainz will now turn their attention to the upcoming Bundesliga season. Their first competitive match of the new season will be in the DFB-Pokal against Dynamo Dresden on August 18. The first Bundesliga fixture for Mainz 05 will be at home against 1. FC Köln on August 24.
Looking back, Mainz’s most recent Bundesliga match was a 1-1 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach on August 1, 2025. An own goal by Stefan Lainer decided Mainz's goal in that match, and there were several close chances and strong goalkeeping displays.
Mainz 05 will face the first leg of the Conference League playoffs against the winner of the tie between Hammarby IF (Sweden) and Rosenborg Trondheim (Norway) three days after their DFB-Pokal match.
In summary, Mainz 05 and Racing Strasbourg played a goalless draw in their final pre-season friendly. The team is now focusing on the upcoming Bundesliga season, with their first competitive match against Dynamo Dresden in the DFB-Pokal.
- During the off-season, several Ec countries have announced investments in vocational training programs, aiming to bridge the gap between academic education and practical skills.
- In addition to their football matches, Mainz 05 players are avid supporters of sports, with many participating in weekly sessions of team sports such as basketball or volleyball in their spare time.
