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Bayern Munich v Mainz: Champions out to ring in title with return to form

Bayern Munich will aim to ring in another Bundesliga title triumph by ending a dreadful run of form when they face Mainz in the final game of the season on Saturday.

With Pep Guardiola's men missing out on the DFB-Pokal and UEFA Champions League finals, all that is left for the Bavarians is to celebrate another season of dominance in the league.

However, Mainz coach Martin Schmidt says his side are relishing the challenge of potentially spoiling Bayern's title party.

"The Munich game has always hung like a haze over us," Schmidt told Mainz's official website.

"The TV money [earned from finishing higher in the league] plays no role in the motivation for the players. The challenge, which is purely sporting, will be big enough."

Yet Bayern will be hoping the team can put that spat behind them and perform in complete harmony to deliver a display fitting of a celebration of the club's 25th German league title.

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