On Saturday, October 19, 2024, FSV Mainz 05 hosted RB Leipzig at the MEWA Arena in a Bundesliga match. The game ended in a 0-2 victory for the visiting team, RB Leipzig, who are currently second in the league standings.
Mainz 05, ranking 10th in the league, had a mixed start to the season with two wins, two draws, and two defeats before this match. Despite their recent 3-0 win over FC St. Pauli, they were unable to stop Leipzig’s momentum. Leipzig, under Marco Rose, have been unbeaten in their last 17 league matches and continued this streak with their win over Mainz.
The match saw Mainz 05 line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Robin Zentner in goal and Jonathan Burkardt leading the attack. However, they were unable to breach Leipzig’s defense. Leipzig, on the other hand, played in a 4-4-2 formation, with Peter Gulacsi in goal and a formidable attack led by Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko.
The victory for Leipzig was expected given their strong start to the season, but Mainz 05 had hoped to build on their recent win and stop Leipzig’s unbeaten run. Instead, Leipzig’s win maintained their second position in the Bundesliga table.
