Berlin – Union Berlin has achieved a breakthrough in the German Bundesliga. After seven defeats in a row and ten games without a win, the Berliners beat sixth-placed FSV Mainz 05 2-1 in the home game of the 18th round on Sunday and climbed to twelfth place in the table. Defense chief Leopold Querfeld and Co. collected three points for the first time since the 2-0 win at Holstein Kiel on October 20, 2024. Christopher Trimmel came on as a substitute in the 60th minute. FC Augsburg was also victorious in a 2-0 win in Bremen.