Borussia Dortmund continued their sizzling run of form on Sunday afternoon with a confident 2-0 victory over Mainz 05 at the Mewa Arena. It was yet another afternoon where Karim Adeyemi, nicknamed ‘The Cook’ by the BVB faithful, stole the headlines, serving up moments of magic to ensure Dortmund’s unbeaten Bundesliga start stayed intact.
Fresh off Bayern’s 4-0 demolition of Werder Bremen, Dortmund needed a statement of their own—and they delivered with efficiency rather than flash. Adeyemi’s dazzling run down the right set up the opener, which was calmly finished by Svensson, before the winger capped a counterattack with his trademark directness to double the advantage. For Mainz, whose UEFA Conference League involvement has already stretched their thin squad, this match only highlighted their faltering domestic campaign.
Dortmund’s defensive solidity has been the quiet story behind their success so far. This was their fourth consecutive clean sheet, leaving them level with Bayern as the league’s top defense. The return of key names—Niklas Süle as an unused substitute and Fabio Silva making his long-awaited comeback in the closing minutes—gave even more reason for optimism. With Nico Schlotterbeck slotting back seamlessly after six months out, the “Yellow Wall” at the back looks as impenetrable as ever.
The match wasn’t without concern. A reckless late challenge from Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner nearly left Adeyemi sidelined, but his sharp footwork avoided serious injury. Head coach Nuri Şahin wisely substituted him soon after, preserving Dortmund’s attacking spark for bigger battles ahead.
For Mainz, it’s another grim result. Their 1-1-3 record sees them lingering just above the relegation playoff zone, a far cry from last season’s 6th-place finish. Dortmund, in contrast, sit second with a 4-1-0 record, only two points behind leaders Bayern.
What lies ahead could define their campaign. Next weekend, they host third-placed RB Leipzig—also winners of four straight—before traveling to Munich after the international break for a showdown with Bayern at the Allianz Arena.
With Adeyemi dazzling, the defense tightening, and injured stars returning at just the right time, Dortmund fans are daring to dream. The season’s true tests are coming, but for now, Karim keeps cooking, and BVB keeps climbing.
