Mainz Coach: 'When You Beat Bayern, You Should Celebrate for a Week!'
Mainz's head coach, Bo Henriksen, expresses that defeating Bayern Munich is a significant achievement for his team, deserving extended celebration.
Bo Henriksen, the head coach of Mainz, stated that his team is still exhilarated from their 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich, considering it a monumental accomplishment. He believes that defeating Germany's most successful club warrants prolonged celebration.
Henriksen remarked, "Look, Bayern is the best team in Germany right now. They are also the most decorated team in German football history. So, of course, beating such a team is a huge achievement for us."
This victory notably benefited Bayer Leverkusen and their coach, Xabi Alonso. Leverkusen capitalized on Mainz's triumph by winning their own match, ascending to second place in the Bundesliga standings and narrowing the gap with Bayern to four points. This development has intensified discussions about a two-horse race for the championship, with many now considering Leverkusen serious contenders.
Henriksen added, "If a team like ours, Mainz, doesn't celebrate after beating Bayern Munich, there must be something wrong. A week of joy is well-deserved. We played with maximum courage throughout the game and were excellent in defense. We reaped the rewards of our bravery."