Dortmund's Aufwind: 3-1 victory against Mainz and new glimmer of hope!

Dortmund's Aufwind: 3-1 victory against Mainz and new glimmer of hope!

On April 1, 2025, Borussia Dortmund achieved a decisive 3-1 win against FSV Mainz 05 on the 27th matchday of the Bundesliga. This victory sends an important signal in the struggle for the European Cup aliens. The gap to the fourth of the table is now seven points, while the distance from RB Leipzig is only four points. Dortmund performed strongly and successfully used Mainz game strategies to secure the victory. Despite only 44 percent possession of the ball, the team exceeded the Mainz in mileage by reading almost four kilometers more and was active over 120 kilometers.

The encounter started strongly for Dortmund, with Maximilian Beier moving into the spotlight through two goals. He scored his first goal in the 39th minute after using a template by Karim Adeyemi. Just three minutes later, in the 42nd minute, Emre Can increased to 2-0 with a header after a corner from Nico Schlotterbeck. Beier then added in the 72nd minute and hit the head again after another Schlotterbeck corner, which Dortmund put to 3-0. However, Mainz did not give up and scored the connecting goal for 3: 1.

Dortmund's first victory after three games

This game marked Dortmund's first win in three league games and raised them to the 10th place in the table with a total of 38 points. Head coach Niko Kovač was satisfied after the encounter, but emphasized that Mainz was a hard opponent. He emphasized the importance of a solid performance over 90 minutes and asked his team to focus on their own performance, instead of concentrating on the league positions or the results of other teams.

Maximilian Beier, the game's double scorer, underlined the high intensity and willingness of his team. This was also reflected in the considerable total performance, which is considered promising for the upcoming games. In the first half, however, not only Dortmund was strong; The Mainz also remained behind their possibilities, which was clearly criticized by goalkeeper Robin Zentner. He criticized the lack of fighting spirit of his team to the center of the game.

after the game

With this victory in the back, Dortmund is optimistic about the upcoming challenges, including the next game against Freiburg. The team still has to play seven games in the season, and the goal is clear: to secure the qualification for the Champions League. Today's triumph is an important step in this direction, while Mainz fell to fourth place due to the defeat, now with 45 points.