Schalke and Hertha collide in the inauguralmatch of the Second Division - Schalke encounters Hertha in the subsequent match
The 2022-2023 2. Bundesliga season commenced this weekend with a highly anticipated match between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC. This fixture, held at the Arena in Gelsenkirchen on Friday, August 1, 2025, marked the beginning of the second division season [1].
Schalke, aiming to rebuild after their relegation and financial challenges, faced Hertha BSC, who were striving to regain Bundesliga status. Both teams entered the new season with high ambitions [1][2].
For Schalke, playing at home, the aim was to leverage their strong fan support in Gelsenkirchen to gain early points after relegation. Hertha, on the other hand, were anticipated to challenge seriously given their squad quality [1]. Tactical focus was expected around Schalke’s attempt to solidify defense after previous defensive struggles and Hertha’s goalkeeper adjustments [1].
Schalke, under new coach Miron Muslic, aimed to recover from a disappointing last season. Fabian Reese, the new captain of Hertha, was seen as the key hope for the team, both sportingly and emotionally [4]. The enthusiasm around Schalke was high, as demonstrated by the recent "Schalke-Tach" event with 80,000 fans [5].
Hertha BSC, based in Berlin, was notable for some internal changes, particularly involving goalkeeping personnel with Marcel Lotka having been a key player towards the end of the 2021-22 season before moving clubs [3].
The match was scheduled for Friday evening at 8:30 PM and could be viewed on Sat.1 and Sky. It was a significant game, setting the tone for Schalke’s and Hertha’s campaigns in the 2. Bundesliga, with both clubs intent on securing promotion back to the top flight [1][2][3].
The 2022-2023 2. Bundesliga season continues this weekend, with both FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC being former Bundesliga giants [6]. The match between these two teams was, indeed, a thrilling opener for the new season.
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- The Commission might take note of the progress in the negotiations with the applicant countries, as the success of these discussions could potentially lead to the inclusion of new European-leagues, possibly extending the scope for exciting sports events, such as the highly anticipated 2022-2023 2. Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC.
- Amidst the thrilling opening match of the 2022-2023 2. Bundesliga season between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC, one might speculate about the potential impact of the league's expansion on the performance of the traditional giants, such as Schalke, in football competitions across Europe.
