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Mainz 05
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P. Nebel (35), J. Burkardt (63)
P. Schick (49), P. Schick (54)
By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Mainz boss Henriksen celebrates European qualification: "It's time to party"

Bo Henriksen was in celebratory mood after Mainz clinched a European spot with a 2–2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.

 

Mainz 05 secured sixth place in the Bundesliga - and a spot in next season’s UEFA Conference League - with a 2–2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

The result confirmed Mainz’s return to European competition for the first time since the 2016/17 season, capping off a memorable campaign under head coach Bo Henriksen.

“It’s been a sublime season in every possible way. We attacked everything we could. We dared to keep the ball and play good football,” Henriksen told Viaplay after the match. 

“Honestly, I think we deserved to finish even higher, but we’re proud," added the Danish coach.

“The togetherness, the energy - and the quality - that’s what got us here. Now it’s time to party. People are going absolutely wild,” he added.

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