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Mainz and Strasbourg Clash in High-Stakes Conference League Tie
9 Apr
Summary
- Mainz and Strasbourg meet in the UEFA Conference League quarter-final first leg.
- Strasbourg is the only unbeaten side in the Conference League campaign.
- Mainz has won four consecutive games across all competitions.
Mainz and Strasbourg are set to clash at MEWA Arena on Thursday in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League quarter-final tie. Strasbourg arrives as the only team yet to taste defeat in this European campaign and is pursuing a title last won in 1995.
Mainz enters the match on a high, having recently defeated Hoffenheim 2-1, with Phillip Tietz scoring both goals. The team, managed by Urs Fischer, has won their last four matches and is unbeaten in eight games, securing their place in the Conference League quarter-finals.
Strasbourg advanced through the group stage undefeated, collecting 16 points. However, they faced a tougher challenge in the round of 16 against Rijeka, ultimately winning 3-2 on aggregate after a narrow 2-1 first-leg victory and a 1-1 draw.
The French side is also performing well domestically, sitting eighth in Ligue 1 after a recent 3-1 win over OGC Nice. This quarter-final represents a significant step for both clubs in their European aspirations, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
