FSV Mainz 05 delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, 24 November 2024, defeating Holstein Kiel 3–0 at the Holstein-Stadion in a Matchday 11 fixture of the Bundesliga regular season. The result, played out under the 14:30 UTC kickoff, saw Mainz claim a dominant away victory that lifted them into mid-table safety while leaving the promoted hosts anchored in the relegation zone.

For Holstein Kiel, the defeat was a brutal reminder of the gap between the Bundesliga and the 2. Bundesliga th...