Ryerson praises team for set-piece success

Niko Kovac applauds his side’s effort after their biggest win of the season on Friday.

Borussia Dortmund maintained their record of the best home team this season as well as the side with the most points in 2026 after a 4-0 victory over Mainz on Friday night. Julian Ryerson stole the headlines by playing a direct hand in all four goals.

“It was nice to take an early lead again, quickly score the second, and then the third before half-time,” Ryerson spoke about his three assists in an interview with Sky. The Norwegian fullback reached double digits for assists this campaign, which is double his tally from the previous two seasons.

“Four goals feel very good. I have to put the ball on target, and the others have to run there. When we score from a set piece, it’s not just my assist or the goalscorer, it’s several people involved in the play.”

Dortmund scored from a corner-kick in each of their last four games. Bundesliga’s second-placed team will hope to keep that up in the Champions League when they face Atalanta in the two-legged playoff tie.