Mainz celebrated a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday, November 6, 2025, fueled by tactical adjustments and late-game substitutions. The win comes after a 1-1 draw against Werder Bremen, where Mainz coach Bo Henriksen believed his team had “found the key” in attack.
The match saw Jonathan weiper and Edmilson Sieb enter the starting lineup against Fiorentina, despite Henriksen’s recent comments about offensive progress with Hollerbach and Lee. A mid-game shift introducing both Hollerbach and Lee, alongside midfielder Sano – making his first Mainz appearance as a summer 2024 transfer – proved pivotal. Weiper earlier missed a close-range chance,heading the ball directly into the arms of Fiorentina goalkeeper Martinelli.