Overview
- Mainz 05 drew 0:0 away at Sigma Olomouc in the Conference League, leaving progression achievable with a home win next Thursday.
- Sport director Niko Bungert said the club fears Silas Katompa Mvumpa suffered a shinbone fracture, while coach Urs Fischer called the scenes worrying as the official diagnosis remains pending.
- Mainz now turn to a key Bundesliga meeting with fellow strugglers Werder Bremen before the Olomouc return leg.
- Under acute pressure in the league, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Rouven Schröder issued a bold win pledge for Friday’s six-pointer against St. Pauli, voiced confidence in coach Eugen Polanski, and confirmed Rocco Reitz is suspended as Tim Kleindienst’s comeback timeline stays unclear.
- Preußen Münster begin a nine‑match survival run at Dynamo Dresden on March 15 with public confidence from players and officials, even as a BILD AI projection forecasts only 7–9 points from the remaining fixtures.