RB Leipzig lost on matchday 20 with a score of 1-2 against 1. FSV Mainz 05. Conrad Harder scored in the 40th minute to give the Leipzigers a 1-0 lead, but Nadiem Amiri equalized in the first half's stoppage time to make it 1-1.

What happened?

The visitors showed a strong performance from the start and created the first good chances. Phillip Tietz missed a header from six meters that would have given Mainz the lead.

The decisive goal

Silas received the ball from Tietz in the Leipzig half and started an impressive solo run. The Mainzer dodged Willi Orbán, then also left Ridle Baku standing, and finally shot unstoppable to make it 2-1.

The current situation

RB Leipzig remains in 3rd place in the Bundesliga with 65 points, 24 points behind leaders Bayern München. The Leipzigers have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 games. | Date | Matchday | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-16 | - | SC Freiburg | 1:4 |

The future

The defeat against Mainz is a setback for the Leipzigers, but they must recover quickly to maintain their chances of finishing 3rd. The Leipzigers have shown in recent games that they are capable of winning against strong opponents, but they must improve their performance to achieve their goals.