Bungert Expresses Pride After Mainz’s Victory

Sporting director Niko Bungert felt an overwhelming sense of pride and joy as Mainz secured a 2-0 victory over Sigma Olomouc in the last-16 of the Conference League.

A Special Occasion

Before the match, Bungert described feeling a rush of excitement. “I had goosebumps before kick-off today. You could really sense how significant this event was,” he shared following the game while reflecting on his team’s performance.

Dominant Performance

“The team executed a fantastic game plan and maintained control throughout the entire 90 minutes. If there’s one area for improvement, it’s that perhaps we could have found the back of the net a bit earlier,” he noted.

“Their confidence and bravery, along with their commitment to our style of play for the full duration of the match, was commendable. The players drew on their strong performances from recent weeks.”

Looking Ahead

“We are thrilled to have progressed to the quarter-finals. Our improved position in the Bundesliga allows us to relish moments like this,” said Bungert.

He then turned his focus to the upcoming match against Eintracht Frankfurt. “The next encounter will present its own challenges, but I believe we can secure all three points,” he concluded, eagerly anticipating the Rhine-Main derby on Sunday.