Strasbourg face a decisive night at Stade de la Meinau as they attempt to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Mainz in this Conference League quarter-final second leg.
With a place in the semi-finals at stake, the French side must shift from resilience to ruthlessness, while Mainz arrive with a clear objective — protect their advantage and finish the job.
Match Preview: Strasbourg Searching for Cutting Edge
Gary O’Neil has transformed Strasbourg into a difficult side to beat since his arrival in January, but their inability to consistently turn draws into victories remains a concern.
Before the first-leg defeat, Le Racing were on a 10-game unbeaten run, yet only five of those matches ended in wins — highlighting a lack of clinical edge in decisive moments.
That issue is magnified in this context.
To progress, Strasbourg must not only attack with urgency but also maintain defensive discipline — something they have struggled with in 2026, recording just three clean sheets so far.
Their home form offers some encouragement. Strasbourg have lost just once in their last 12 home matches across all competitions (W7, D4), and their European record at Stade de la Meinau is particularly strong.
However, recent performances suggest vulnerability. They have won just two of their last five home games, and a repeat of their 1-1 draw against Rijeka in the previous round would not be enough here.
The margin for error is effectively zero.
Quick Summary Table
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| GB-ENG | discovery+, TNT 8 |
| DE | RTL+, RTL |
| FR | Canal+, RTL |
| GB-SCT | discovery+, TNT 8 |
| NL | RTL, VRT Canvas |
| BE | RTL, Sporza, Play 5, VRT Canvas |
| NO | Viaplay |
| AT | RTL+, Sky Aus 5 |
| CH | RTL+, RTL, Canal+ |
| IE | discovery+, TNT 8 |
| GB-NIR | discovery+, TNT 8 |
| PL | Polsat Sport Extra 3 |
| UA | MEGOGO 6, Megogo |
| RO | Prima Play |
| GB-WLS | discovery+, TNT 8 |
| HR | Arena 5 HR |
| CY | Cytavision 7 |
| RS | Arena 7 SRB |
| LU | RTL, VRT Canvas |
| MK | Arena 7 SRB |
| AR | Disney+ P Arg |
| CL | Disney+ P Chi |
| PY | Disney+ P Arg |
| PE | Disney+ P Chi |
| UY | Disney+ P Arg |
| BO | Disney+ P Chi |
| MY | beIN SPORTS MAX Malaysia, beIN Malaysia |
| KO | RTL |
| LI | RTL |
| BN | beIN Malaysia |
🏴 England
English viewers can watch Strasbourg vs Mainz on TNT 8 for linear television coverage or stream the quarterfinal clash via discovery+. Both options require a subscription. The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC on April 16, 2026, with Strasbourg needing to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg at Stade de la Meinau.
🇩🇪 Germany
German fans have dual viewing options with RTL providing free-to-air coverage and RTL+ offering streaming access. This is a crucial match for Mainz, who lead 2-0 on aggregate after Kaishu Sano’s first-leg goal. German commentary will be available on both platforms for this quarterfinal second leg.
🇫🇷 France
French audiences can follow the home side Strasbourg on Canal+ and RTL. Both require subscriptions. Strasbourg face elimination unless they score at least twice to force extra time at their home venue, Stade de la Meinau, making this a must-win fixture for the French club.
🏴 Scotland
Scottish viewers have the same coverage as England with TNT 8 broadcasting the match on television and discovery+ providing streaming access. Both platforms require paid subscriptions to watch this UEFA Conference League quarterfinal second leg.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Dutch fans can watch on RTL or VRT Canvas. VRT Canvas offers free-to-air coverage, making it accessible to all viewers in the Netherlands. RTL requires a subscription for access to this quarterfinal encounter between the French and German sides.
🇧🇪 Belgium
Belgian viewers have extensive coverage options including RTL, Sporza, Play 5, and VRT Canvas. VRT Canvas and Sporza provide free-to-air access, while RTL and Play 5 require subscriptions. Multiple commentary languages may be available given Belgium’s linguistic diversity.
🇳🇴 Norway
Norwegian subscribers can stream the match exclusively on Viaplay. A subscription to the streaming platform is required to watch Strasbourg attempt to overturn their two-goal aggregate deficit against Mainz in this quarterfinal second leg.
🇦🇹 Austria
Austrian viewers can watch on RTL+ for streaming or Sky Aus 5 for satellite television coverage. Both options require paid subscriptions. The match features neighboring German club Mainz, who hold a commanding 2-0 advantage heading into the away fixture.
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Swiss fans have three viewing options: RTL+ for streaming, RTL for television, and Canal+ for additional coverage. All three platforms require subscriptions. Commentary may be available in multiple Swiss languages depending on the broadcaster.
🇮🇪 Ireland
Irish viewers can access the match through TNT 8 on television or stream via discovery+. Both platforms require paid subscriptions to watch this UEFA Conference League quarterfinal second leg at 19:00 UTC.
🏴 Northern Ireland
Northern Irish coverage mirrors the rest of the UK with TNT 8 broadcasting on linear television and discovery+ providing streaming access. Subscriptions are required for both platforms to watch Strasbourg face Mainz.
🇵🇱 Poland
Polish viewers can watch the quarterfinal exclusively on Polsat Sport Extra 3. A subscription to the Polsat Sport package is required to access this channel and watch Strasbourg attempt to eliminate Mainz from the competition.
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Ukrainian fans have coverage on MEGOGO 6 and Megogo streaming platform. The Megogo subscription provides access to watch this crucial quarterfinal second leg where Mainz can advance with any result given their two-goal advantage.
🇷🇴 Romania
Romanian viewers can stream the match exclusively on Prima Play. A subscription to the streaming service is required to watch Strasbourg vs Mainz in this UEFA Conference League quarterfinal second leg.
🏴 Wales
Welsh viewers receive the same coverage as the rest of the UK with TNT 8 for television and discovery+ for streaming. Both platforms require paid subscriptions to access this quarterfinal clash.
🇭🇷 Croatia
Croatian fans can watch the match on Arena 5 HR. A subscription to the Arena Sport network is required to access this channel and follow the quarterfinal second leg between Strasbourg and Mainz.
🇨🇾 Cyprus
Cypriot viewers can watch on Cytavision 7. A Cytavision subscription is required to access this channel and watch Strasbourg attempt to overturn their 2-0 aggregate deficit at Stade de la Meinau.
🇷🇸 Serbia
Serbian fans can watch the match on Arena 7 SRB. A subscription to the Arena Sport network is required to access coverage of this UEFA Conference League quarterfinal second leg.
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Luxembourg viewers have access through RTL and VRT Canvas. VRT Canvas provides free-to-air coverage, while RTL requires a subscription. This provides flexible viewing options for fans in Luxembourg.
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
Macedonian viewers can watch on Arena 7 SRB. A subscription to the Arena Sport network is required to access this channel and follow the quarterfinal encounter between the French and German clubs.
🇦🇷 Argentina
Argentine fans can stream the match exclusively on Disney+ P Arg. A Disney+ subscription is required to watch this UEFA Conference League quarterfinal second leg, with kickoff at 19:00 UTC.
🇨🇱 Chile
Chilean viewers can access the match through Disney+ P Chi. A Disney+ subscription is required to stream Strasbourg vs Mainz in this crucial quarterfinal second leg where Mainz hold a 2-0 aggregate advantage.
🇵🇾 Paraguay
Paraguayan fans can watch on Disney+ P Arg. A Disney+ subscription provides access to stream this UEFA Conference League quarterfinal where Strasbourg must score at least twice to force extra time.
🇵🇪 Peru
Peruvian viewers can stream the match on Disney+ P Chi. A Disney+ subscription is required to watch Strasbourg attempt to eliminate Mainz from the competition at Stade de la Meinau.
🇺🇾 Uruguay
Uruguayan fans can access coverage through Disney+ P Arg. A Disney+ subscription is required to stream this quarterfinal second leg where Mainz can advance to the semifinals with any result.
🇧🇴 Bolivia
Bolivian viewers can watch on Disney+ P Chi. A Disney+ subscription provides streaming access to this UEFA Conference League quarterfinal encounter between Strasbourg and Mainz.
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Malaysian fans have dual coverage options with beIN SPORTS MAX Malaysia and beIN Malaysia. Both channels require a beIN subscription to watch this quarterfinal second leg at 19:00 UTC on April 16, 2026.
🇰🇷 South Korea
South Korean viewers can watch the match on RTL. A subscription is required to access coverage of Strasbourg vs Mainz in this UEFA Conference League quarterfinal second leg.
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein viewers can watch on RTL. A subscription to RTL is required to access coverage of this quarterfinal clash where Strasbourg face elimination unless they overturn a 2-0 deficit.
🇧🇳 Brunei
Bruneian fans can watch on beIN Malaysia. A beIN subscription is required to access coverage of this UEFA Conference League quarterfinal second leg between the French and German clubs.