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In the Bundesliga, 1. FSV Mainz 05 have had a very weird trajectory in the last couple of seasons.

Between being caught in the relegation battle, historically bad seasons and European outings, the club has longed for consistency for years.

After a bad start to the season, the team fired Bo Svensson and hired Bo Henriksen as their new coach.

Henriksen is the human version of Danish Dynamite, with a managing style centred on high-intensity counterpressing and an emotional approach to his team.

At first, it worked wonders.

Mainz secured their place in the Bundesliga and even qualified for the UEFA Conference League this past season.

But once again, there is no consistency for the club.

After captain Jonathan Burkardt left the club in the summer for Eintracht Frankfurt, the team started to struggle and found itself in the relegation battle once again.

With just six points after 12 games, Mainz decided to let go of Henriksen in last place in the Bundesliga table.

Benjamin Hofmann, the manager of their B-team, was appointed interim coach for the game against Borussia Mönchengladbach last Friday, but they also lost.

At the start of this week, the club made the decision to hire former Union Berlin manager Urs Fischer as their new coach.

In his first game, Fischer drew in the Conference League on Thursday.

The Swiss manager has a very similar playstyle to his predecessors but a much calmer approach.

In this Mainz tactical analysis, we will look at the areas Mainz 05 have struggled in so far this season, the tactical measures Urs Fischer will implement, and whether Mainz have a chance to salvage their season.

Hugo Duro has cemented his role as a key figure in Valencia CF‘s current era under the guidance of coach Carlos Corberán.

Following several seasons with inconsistent performances, Duro has become the team’s reliable offensive leader in the 2025/2026 season.

With five goals in 15 La Liga matches, he is a cornerstone of Los Che‘s attack, valued not just for his goalscoring but also for his relentless work rate off the ball, his pressing, and his skill in linking up with teammates during transitions.

This Hugo Duro scout report analyses Hugo Duro’s role within Valencia’s tactical framework, breaking down his profile, offensive behaviours, finishing patterns, hold-up play, defensive contribution and key areas for development.

Lens sit in 2nd place as they take on 12th place Nice.

We look at the tactics driving their rise and why they have become so difficult to beat.

Stuttgart face Werder Bremen as they push from seventh place, and Angelo Stiller remains central to their tactics.

This scout report looks at his role and why he is so important to the club.

Bayern Munich take on Mainz 05 today.

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