Disaster for Mainz 05: Eintracht Frankfurt wins 1-0 in the derby!

Disaster for Mainz 05: Eintracht Frankfurt wins 1-0 in the derby!

After FSV Mainz 05 lost 0-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt on the last matchday, the spirit of optimism in the team has finally disappeared. Ritsu Dōan, who scored the decisive goal for Frankfurt, left Mainz empty-handed. The game took place on November 10, 2025 and Mainz remains in second-to-last place in the table after ten match days with just one win and three draws. Coach Bo Henriksen speaks of a “catastrophe” and sees the team in a deep crisis.

With this result, Mainz have already suffered their seventh defeat in just ten games, which doesn't exactly cause optimism. “One point could have given us a tailwind,” said sports director Niko Bungert, who sees the situation as dramatic. The team only had three half-chances in the entire game and were not dangerous enough offensively. Henriksen noted that the team was unable to produce the desired performance after the game against Florence, which was reflected in the weak offensive performance. A lapse in defense in particular led to the only goal of the game, when Dōan escaped after a hook through the middle by Silvan Widmer and Armindo Sieb.

Criticism of the defense and mental stress

The critical voices are increasing, especially from Bungert, who denounces incorrect defensive echelon. Due to participation in the Conference League, the mental stress on the players has increased enormously. “The many games in a short time take a toll on the players,” Bungert continued. There are still three international appearances to come before the game plan is finally straightened out. Those responsible expect that the upcoming break could be good for the team.

Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt climbs to seventh place in the table thanks to the win, which gives the Frankfurt team further impetus. Dōan not only impressed with his goal in the 81st minute, which he scored after dribbling through two defenders, but also cemented his team's success this season. Fox Sports reports that Frankfurt is now going into the next games with a breath of fresh air.

The situation at Mainz is getting worse and the pressing question remains as to how the team can free itself from this crisis. The next games will be crucial in order to seriously tackle the relegation battle. Meanwhile, those responsible must keep a cool head and support the team in order to get back on the road to success.

Mainz 05 remains a problem child in the Bundesliga - it remains to be seen whether they can find their way back to their old strength in the coming weeks and delight the spectators with exciting football again.