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A look at the history
When you hear 1. FSV Mainz 05 against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, you think of interesting duels and tactical brilliance. Leverkusen is known for its consistently strong performances in the Bundesliga, while Mainz 05 is known for its fighting spirit. There have been a total of 32 duels between these two teams. These encounters have often been intense and have produced many memorable moments. The first meeting in the Bundesliga took place in 2004 and ended 2-0 in favor of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

The last encounter
In the clash between Bayer Leverkusen and 1. FSV Mainz 05, Mainz coach Bo Henriksen found himself trailing early on, but Kohr quickly equalized (7th minute). Leverkusen dominated the game, but were denied several times by Mainz goalkeeper Zentner and defender van den Berg. In the second half, Andrich took advantage of a mistake by Zentner to make it 2:1 (65'). Mainz failed to capitalize on the chances that came their way and were further weakened by a red card for Ngankam (80). Mainz thus remain winless in 16 away games and slip further into the relegation zone.
