Dortmund Ease Past Mainz to Clinch UEFA Champions League Berth

Date: 18 May 2021 - 21:59

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BERLIN (Xinhua) -- The BVB has secured a UEFA Champions League berth for next season after first-half goals from Raphael Guerreiro and Marco Reus paved the way for a 3-1 win over Mainz in the closer of the 33rd round in Bundesliga.
Dortmund started highly motivated into the encounter and dominated possession while Mainz defended deep and lurked for counterattacking opportunities.
The visitors staged a powerful opening period but had to wait until the 23rd minute before Jadon Sancho’s lay-up allowed Guerreiro to open the scoring with a well-placed shot into the top-right corner.
Mainz was unable to keep Dortmund at arm’s length as Reus tested Finn Dahmen with a dangerous long-range effort before the German international eventually made it two before the break after tapping home Sancho’s second assist in the 42nd minute.
After the restart, Mainz took over and had several chances but neither Karim Onisiwo nor substitute Robin Quaison was able to reward the hosts for their lively opening period.
Dortmund reacted well and responded with attacks, but Jude Bellingham and Sancho pulled wide at the other end of the pitch as both sides traded attacks.