Mainz 05: Possible Opponents on the Road to the Conference League Final 2025/26
With the UEFA Conference League Round of 16 fixtures now complete, the quarter-final matchups have been determined. This article outlines the potential opponents for FSV Mainz 05 as they progress towards the final in the 2025/26 season.
Having secured seventh place in the UEFA Conference League league phase, 1. FSV Mainz 05 earned direct qualification to the Round of 16, where they successfully defeated Sigma Olomouc from the Czech Republic.
FSV Mainz emerged victorious with a 2-0 aggregate score against Sigma Olomouc in the Round of 16. In the upcoming quarter-finals, coach Urs Fischer's team is set to face Racing Strasbourg, who advanced after overcoming HNK Rijeka with an aggregate score of 3-2. Looking further ahead, potential opponents in a semi-final clash could include Samsunspor, Rayo Vallecano, NK Celje, or AEK Athens.
Conference League 2025/26: Tournament Bracket
| ROUND OF 16 (MARCH 12 & 19) | QUARTER-FINALS (APR. 9 & 16) | SEMI-FINALS (APR. 30 & MAY 7) | FINAL (MAY 27) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RO1: Lech Poznań vs. Shakhtar | |||
| RO2: AZ Alkmaar vs. Sparta Prague | QF1: Shakhtar vs. AZ Alkmaar | ||
| RO3: Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca | SF1: Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2 | ||
| RO4: Fiorentina vs. Raków | QF2: Crystal Palace vs. Fiorentina | F: Winner SF1 vs. Winner SF2 | |
| RO5: Samsunspor vs. Rayo Vallecano | |||
| RO6: Celje vs. AEK Athens | QF3: Rayo Vallecano vs. AEK Athens | SF2: Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4 | |
| RO7: Sigma Olomouc vs. FSV Mainz 05 | |||
| RO8: HNK Rijeka vs. Racing Strasbourg | QF4: FSV Mainz 05 vs. Racing Strasbourg |
Conference League 2025/26: Schedule
- Round of 16: March 12 & 19, 2026
- Quarter-finals: April 9 & 16, 2026
- Semi-finals: April 30 & May 7, 2026
- Final: May 27, 2026 (Leipzig)
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