Kiel storms with a 3-1 win towards the relegation-Bernhardsson shines!

Kiel storms with a 3-1 win towards the relegation-Bernhardsson shines!

Kiel, Deutschland - On May 4, 2025, Holstein Kiel played an important Bundesliga game against FC Augsburg, which the Kielers won 3-1. This was the second win in a row for the team after she had previously beat Borussia Mönchengladbach with 4: 3. Alexander Bernhardsson, who scored two goals (40th and 51st minute), is particularly noteworthy. Shuto Machino also converted a penalty in the 25th minute, but was injured during the game and had to be replaced. Kiel was able to work up to 25 points with this important victory and is only one point behind 1. FC Heidenheim, the relegation place 16.

in front of 28,660 spectators Augsburg had numerous chances, but did not use them. Goalkeeper Thomas Dähne is praised for his crucial parades. Referee Harm Osmers decided on a penalty after a foul by Chrislain Matsima to Bernhardsson, a decision confirmed by video assistant technology. In addition to this decision, Augsburg's goalkeeper Finn Dahmen and Matsima himself expressed. In addition, Mert Kömür and Kristijan Jakic failed on Dähne, while Alexis Claude-Maurice met the post.

The starting point in the relegation battle

The relegation battle in the Bundesliga is becoming increasingly intensive this season. There are currently five teams that are in danger of having to go to the 2nd Bundesliga. In addition to Holstein Kiel, these are Hoffenheim, St. Pauli, Heidenheim and Bochum. Holstein Kiel has difficulty adapting to the Bundesliga requirements this season and suspects that the early seasoning performance has now subsided. The remaining games are crucial for Kiel because they are in 17th place with only 25 points.

The upcoming games are of great importance for all affected teams. Especially the 1. FC Heidenheim, which is in a similar situation, has difficult games in front of you, including an away trip to Berlin and a home appearance against Werder Bremen. The remaining opponents of the endangered teams are listed in a table:

The meaning of the relegation

The possibility of relegation plays a central role in the German football landscape. This regulation, which has existed since its reintroduction by the DFL in the 2008/09 season, enables the third last last to fight against the third place in the 2nd league for the place in the highest division. These relegation games are often controversial because they put an enormous pressure on the teams involved, both financially and psychologically. Historically, many teams have already been forced into this situation, with different successes.

Given the increasing tensions in the table, each of the remaining encounters can decide the future of Holstein Kiel and the other endangered teams. Since only three games remain, the pressure on the players and coaches will rise because they have to give everything to ensure relegation. This dynamic shows once again how fascinating and dramatic the Bundesliga can be. Further information about the relegation to the Bundesliga can be found on Wikipedia .

In the coming weeks, fans and teams will be trembled with excitement how the situation in the relegation battle will develop and what decisions have to be made in the last games.