Mainz shocks Bayern in Bundesliga as Dortmund closes the gap

Bayern Munich are threatening to lose the lead to their direct pursuer, Borussia Dortmund, after losing 1-3 to hosts Mainz on Saturday in matchday 29 of the German Football League.

The German champion of the last ten seasons opened the scoring thanks to Senegalese striker Sadio Mane in the 29th minute before Mainz responded with a hat-trick thanks to French striker Ludovic Ajorc (65), Luxembourger Leandro Barreiro Martins (73) and the Spaniard coming on as a substitute. Aaron Martin Caricol (79).

Bayern, who have suffered their fourth loss of the season, are stuck at 59 points, two points clear of Borussia Dortmund, who have an opportunity to take the lead if they beat their guest Eintracht Frankfurt at the end of this evening’s competition.

On the other hand, Mainz, who have not lost since February 11, temporarily climbed up to sixth place with 45 points to compete with Danish coach Bo Swenson for European positions.

Source: agencies