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Hertha BSC and Schalke 04 Clash in 2nd Bundesliga Opener
Hertha BSC and Schalke 04 are set to face off in the opening game of the 2nd Bundesliga season, scheduled for Friday evening at 8:30 PM. This highly anticipated match will take place in Gelsenkirchen.
Stefan Leitl, the head coach of Hertha BSC, has been instrumental in reviving the club's form during the 2024/25 season. With a disciplined and organized approach, Leitl is aiming to lead Hertha back to the Bundesliga for the third time.
Leitl has emphasized the importance of playing football intensively and sticking to their plan of how they want to play. He believes that emotional control is crucial in the game, and if Hertha can maintain a clear head, they will be difficult to play against.
The team will be led by goalkeeper Ernst, with defenders Eitschberger, Zeefuik, Leistner, Dardai, and Karbownik providing solid support. In the midfield, Cuisance, Demme, and Krattenmacher will look to control the tempo, while forwards Kownacki and Reese will aim to find the back of the net.
Schalke 04, like Hertha, is a former Bundesliga team, making this match a significant challenge for both sides. The game is being covered live in the B.Z. live ticker, ensuring fans can follow every moment of the action.
Leitl's primary goal as Hertha BSC's coach is to achieve promotion back to the Bundesliga. This commitment follows Hertha's underwhelming finishes in recent 2. Bundesliga seasons, and Leitl aims to lead the team to better results, building on the progress made since his appointment.
The match against Schalke represents part of the critical second-tier campaign where Hertha must perform well to realize promotion hopes. With the support of 5300 fans, Hertha will be looking to make a strong start to the season and set the tone for the rest of the campaign.
In the opening game of the 2nd Bundesliga season, Hertha BSC's European football journey continues as they face Schalke 04, a fellow former Bundesliga team, in a highly anticipated match on Friday evening. Aiming to regain their place in the top-tier league, coach Stefan Leitl has emphasized the importance of playing football intensively and maintaining emotional control.
