BVB on the hunt: Schlotterbeck fires warning shot at Bayern | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund not only reinforced its top position in the Bundesliga with the victory at 1. FSV Mainz 05, but also made history. The Black and Yellows enter the autumn as Bayern's number one challenger – and are now setting their sights on the record champions.

In the 2-0 away win in Mainz, Daniel Svensson (27th minute) and Karim Adeyemi (40th minute) secured the victory before halftime. This marked the tenth consecutive time BVB led at halftime – a record that no team had achieved before in the long history of the Bundesliga.

Since the 3-3 draw on the first matchday against FC St. Pauli, coach Niko Kovac's team has won further league matches. Remarkably, four consecutive victories were achieved without conceding a goal.

Center-back Nico Schlotterbeck confidently summed up Dortmund's new strength: "We want to stay at the top for a long time. Bayern sets the pace every week, but we want to keep the championship race tight for a long time. If we continue like this, things look really good," said the national player on Sky.

Bayern Duel in Focus

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Dortmund is currently brimming with confidence and already has the direct showdown with Bayern in sight. On October 18, both heavyweights will face each other in the Bundesliga. Before that, Borussia faces another tough test with RB Leipzig.

Newcomer Fabio Silva, who made his debut in Mainz, was full of joy after his first appearance: "It was very special after such a long time off the pitch. I think I can bring energy to the field, that's why I'm here. I'm very happy."

Julian Brandt was called into the starting lineup at short notice after Serhou Guirassy had to sit out during the warm-up. The 29-year-old delivered a stellar performance with two assists and also sees his team as a challenger to Bayern: "In terms of the standings, we can't really defend against it at the moment. We are somewhat in the role of the hunter. We'll take that on for now."

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