- Mainz embraces Union with former coach Svensson; Münster's FCK receives a visit
For Bundesliga team FSV Mainz 05, the new campaign offers a reunion with previous manager Bo Svensson. The Danish strategist, now leading Union Berlin since the summer, will bring his current squad to Mainz this weekend (3:30 PM CET, broadcast on Sky). Svensson previously led Mainz from January 2021 to November 2023.
Following a tough fight to maintain their top-tier standing in the previous campaign, Mainz's Bo Henriksen is after a strong initial footing this term, tackling each game as it arises.
Lower-tier club 1. FC Kaiserslautern encounters a difficult third matchday, as they travel to face promotion hopefuls Preußen Münster on Saturday (1 PM CET, streaming live on Sky).
The first FSV Mainz 05 under Bo Svensson's second tenure begins this weekend, promising an exciting match against Union Berlin. Despite Bo Henriksen's determination to secure a strong start in the new campaign, Mainz faces a challenging first opponent in Union Berlin, led by their former manager.
