Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05 LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Borussia Dortmund take on Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the team to beat in the German top flight with Julian Nagelsmann's juggernaut side 31-time winners of the competition.
Boasting some of the best players in the world such as Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer they are always favourites to retain their league crown.
Rivals Borussia Dortmund traditionally push them the closest and have won the title five times, most recently back in 2012 under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Borussia Mönchengladbach were a force in the Seventies winning the league five times but are without a champion team since while Werder Bremen, Hamburg and Stuttgart are all multi-time winners too.
RB Leipzig are the newest kids on the block and backed by energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull are now threatening to challenge for a first title of their own.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
BV Borussia 09 Dortmund 2 - 2 1. FSV Mainz 05
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:45
"And we will always be Borussia, there is never, never, another club..."pic.twitter.com/BqVju6QiG3
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:43
You’ll never walk alone 💛
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:38
— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:30
Full time in Dortmund.
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:29
It's all over here in Dortmund.
2-2 | FT | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/P13jViQTZc— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:29
Match ends, Borussia Dortmund 2, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:29
Second Half ends, Borussia Dortmund 2, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:28
GOOOOOAAAAL SÜLE!
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:28
BVB get their second!
2-2 | 90+6 | #BVBM05— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:28
Goal! Borussia Dortmund 2, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2. Niklas Süle (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gio Reyna.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:26
Offside, Borussia Dortmund. Anthony Modeste tries a through ball, but Sébastien Haller is caught offside.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:26
Attempt missed. Leandro Barreiro (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from more than 40 yards on the right wing misses to the left. Assisted by Marlon Mustapha following a fast break.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:26
Corner, Borussia Dortmund. Conceded by Edimilson Fernandes.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:24
Another change:
🔁 Mustapha for Onisiwo
1-2 | 90+2 | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/S7rBq2u8BC— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:24
Attempt missed. Marlon Mustapha (1. FSV Mainz 05) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Aymen Barkok.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:23
+5️⃣ added on ⏳
1-2 | 90' | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/Abzk9hjXnf— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:24
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Marlon Mustapha replaces Karim Onisiwo.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:22
Attempt missed. Karim Onisiwo (1. FSV Mainz 05) header from very close range.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:22
Attempt missed. Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:22
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:21
Attempt missed. Julien Duranville (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gio Reyna.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:19
5 MIN LEFT
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:20
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:19
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:18
Delay in match because of an injury Sébastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund).
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:18
Foul by Youssoufa Moukoko (Borussia Dortmund).
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:15
How are we still leading 😅
1-2 | 83' | #BVBM05— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:17
Attempt missed. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Marco Reus with a cross following a set piece situation.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:15
Youssoufa Moukoko (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:13
1:1 Köln!!
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:14
Foul by Julien Duranville (Borussia Dortmund).
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:12
79 | Last sub:
➡️ Modeste
⬅️ Ryerson#BVBM05 1-2 pic.twitter.com/JScqifoLzp— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:12
Another change for FSV:
🔁 Barkok for Stach
1-2 | 79' | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/SzzrYQJ4HA— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:13
Corner, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Conceded by Gregor Kobel.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:13
Attempt saved. Aarón Martín (1. FSV Mainz 05) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:13
Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Anthony Modeste replaces Julian Ryerson.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:13
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Aymen Barkok replaces Anton Stach.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:13
Foul by Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund).
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:10
Attempt saved. Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) header from the centre of the box is saved.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:09
Reaction from NYC! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/VGnervUKDw
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:07
As you'd expect, it's all Dortmund at the moment.
1-2 | 75' | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/ZbQcdqQNtl— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:08
Attempt saved. Sébastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Julien Duranville with a cross.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:07
Attempt missed. Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Julian Ryerson with a cross.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:04
Attempt missed. Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:04
Gio with the assist! Let's go boys!!
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:04
Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:03
RAPHAAAAAAAAAAAA 🪄 pic.twitter.com/fQGdIpPHCp
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:04
Edimilson Fernandes (1. FSV Mainz 05) is shown the yellow card.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:02
69 | Rapha and Gio linkup to score!!!!#BVBM05 1-2
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:04
Julien Duranville (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:01
WE TAKE ONE BACK pic.twitter.com/zGkpPveWow
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:01
COME OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:01
Dortmund pull one back.
1-2 | 68' | #BVBM05— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:00
Goal! Borussia Dortmund 1, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2. Raphaël Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:59
Our first change:
🔁 Ingvartsen for Lee
0-2 | 66' | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/1lPXMh9ThN— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:59
Attempt missed. Youssoufa Moukoko (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Gio Reyna.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:59
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Marcus Ingvartsen replaces Lee Jae-Sung.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:57
🚧🚧🚧 pic.twitter.com/kzrPJLcElz
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:57
Foul by Sébastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund).
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:56
62 | Gio and Juju come in:
➡️ Reyna - Duranville
⬅️ Malen - Brandt#BVBM05 0-2 pic.twitter.com/eBOOVuuUvk— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:04
Attempt blocked. Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mats Hummels with a headed pass.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
16:00
Attempt missed. Youssoufa Moukoko (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right. Assisted by Emre Can following a corner.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:59
Attempt missed. Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:56
Corner, Borussia Dortmund. Conceded by Stefan Bell.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:56
Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Julien Duranville replaces Julian Brandt.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:56
Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Gio Reyna replaces Donyell Malen.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:59
Attempt missed. Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Emre Can.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:53
Attempt missed. Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from outside the box.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:52
An hour gone here ⏲️
0-2 | 60' | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/WeCK68emZj— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:50
Attempt missed. Sébastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:50
Corner, Borussia Dortmund. Conceded by Leandro Barreiro.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:49
KARIM OFF THE POST 😳
0-2 | 57' | #BVBM05— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:49
Karim Onisiwo (1. FSV Mainz 05) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Anton Stach.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:46
Lee is inches from finding Stach in the penalty area after another dangerous counter 🤏
0-2 | 51' | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/81ztCUHdNO— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:44
Attempt saved. Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:43
Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:40
Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:39
Attempt saved. Lee Jae-Sung (1. FSV Mainz 05) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Karim Onisiwo.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:39
46 | In for the 2nd half:
➡️ Moukoko
⬅️ Wolf#BVBM05 0-2 pic.twitter.com/53z9b1GxLP— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:39
Karim looking bright straight away as he whips a dangerous ball into the penalty area 👏
0-2 | 47' | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/F6PEjoy19T— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:38
Back in action ▶️ pic.twitter.com/3sYnd67FJZ
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:38
Attempt missed. Lee Jae-Sung (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Karim Onisiwo with a cross.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:37
We're back underway 💥
0-2 | 46' | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/bHwOwOFhDl— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:37
Second Half begins Borussia Dortmund 0, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:37
Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Youssoufa Moukoko replaces Marius Wolf.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:27
1️⃣0️⃣ for the season for our super Austrian 👏#Mainz05 #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/VjlrsAvcAu
— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:22
We lead at the break! ⏸️
0-2 | HT | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/wHG99KHcjP— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:21
It's not over yet ⏸ pic.twitter.com/iB3WS45bO4
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:21
First Half ends, Borussia Dortmund 0, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:20
We lead at the break! ⏸️
0-2 | FT | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/JAmF3KIu4N— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:20
Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) hits the woodwork with a header from the right side of the six yard box.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:20
Attempt missed. Niklas Süle (Borussia Dortmund) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Julian Brandt with a cross following a corner.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:19
Corner, Borussia Dortmund. Conceded by Finn Dahmen.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:19
Attempt saved. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Julian Ryerson.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:17
Juleeeee pic.twitter.com/JGJdutU7Pn
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:16
Superb save from Finn to deny Brandt 👏
0-2 | 43' | #BVBM05 pic.twitter.com/aCSP97nYNN— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) May 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:16
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:16
Attempt saved. Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marco Reus.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:16
Attempt missed. Raphaël Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Niklas Süle.
Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 05
15:16
Attempt blocked. Niklas Süle (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Emre Can.
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