Overview

• FSV Mainz 05 clinched a UEFA Conference League playoff spot for the first time in nine years after a 2:2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
• Midfielder Nadiem Amiri, who joined Mainz in early 2024, played a crucial role in the club's European qualification as their midfield playmaker.
• Amiri, under contract with Mainz until 2028, has stated he will decide on his future at the club after taking a vacation.
• The 28-year-old became emotional post-match, shedding tears while holding his son, reflecting on the personal significance of the achievement.
• Amiri's strong form this season also earned him a recall to the German national team in March 2025 after a four-and-a-half-year absence.