Champions League competitors Borussia Dortmund slumped to a 3-1 loss at Mainz 05 on Saturday, a fourth consecutive defeat on the road in the Bundesliga this season which left them seventh in the standings.

Dortmund could not hold on until half-time though, as their defence was again caught out when Jonathan Burkardt turned in a cutback in first-half stoppage time.

Mainz will be looking for their first win in five when they host Dortmund at the Mewa Arena on Saturday. But it won’t be easy as BVB are on song after back-to-back wins.   Mainz vs

D espite a lengthy injury list, Borussia Dortmund came into today’s game against FC Mainz with the wind in their sails. The goal was simple - pick up their first away win in the