Mainz Secures Third Place in Bundesliga with 3-1 Win Over Monchengladbach

Mainz achieved a significant 3-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, propelling them into third place in the Bundesliga and keeping their hopes alive for UEFA Champions League qualification. The match saw goals from Paul Nebel and Dominik Kohr, who both scored before and shortly after halftime, giving Mainz a strong lead. Although Stefan Lainer pulled one back for Gladbach late in the game, Nadiem Amiri quickly restored Mainz's two-goal cushion with a powerful strike. This win marks Mainz's fourth victory in their last five league matches, positioning them two points ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt, who have a chance to reclaim third place on Sunday. With nine games remaining, Mainz is aiming for their best-ever league finish and a potential return to European competition for the first time since the 2016-17 season. The defeat left Gladbach in eighth place, struggling to secure a European spot.