Overview
- Borussia Dortmund's 3-1 victory over Mainz reduces their deficit to an international qualification spot to four points.
- Maximilian Beier scored twice, while Emre Can added a header, with Nico Schlotterbeck providing two key assists.
- Mainz's six-match unbeaten Bundesliga streak was halted, with Paul Nebel scoring their only goal.
- Dortmund secured the win despite missing top scorer Serhou Guirassy due to muscular issues.
- The team now faces a challenging schedule, including matches against Freiburg, FC Barcelona, and Bayern Munich that will likely define their season.