Dortmund Defeats Mainz 3-1 to Revive European Qualification Hopes

Maximilian Beier's two-goal performance lifts Dortmund to 10th place, while Mainz remains in fourth, chasing historic Champions League qualification.

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.