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[Saba Sports News] In the 16th round of the Bundesliga, Dortmund played against Mainz at home. This game marked Dortmund’s final home match before Christmas. Prior to the game, all Dortmund fans, led by a cantor, joined together in singing traditional German Christmas songs. It is reported that a total of 73,056 fans at Dortmund’s home stadium participated in the chorus, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest number of people singing Christmas songs. Guinness subsequently certified the record and issued a certificate to commemorate the achievement. However, Dortmund only managed a 1-1 draw against Mainz, extending their winless streak to six consecutive games in all competitions. Following the match, the players were met with vehement boos from the home fans, an uncommon sight in Dortmund. It is worth mentioning that after this round of games, Dortmund’s chances of securing a top-four spot in the league, which grants qualification for the UEFA Champions League, are likely to diminish as the gap may widen to seven points. Their Christmas break will undoubtedly be filled with uncertainty.