Overview

• Borussia Dortmund secured their first win over Mainz in four matches, including a pivotal 2023 draw that cost them the Bundesliga title.
• Maximilian Beier stepped up in the absence of injured striker Serhou Guirassy, scoring twice and assisting another goal in the 3-1 victory.
• The win moves Dortmund to 10th place in the Bundesliga, four points shy of European qualification spots with several matches remaining.
• Despite the loss, Mainz holds onto fourth place, two points clear of Borussia Moenchengladbach, as they aim for their first-ever Champions League appearance.
• Union Berlin's 2-1 win over Freiburg boosts their survival chances, leaving them eight points above the relegation playoff zone while denting Freiburg's top-four ambitions.