Schalke's triumph at home stirs up Hertha following the match.
Article: The Seguin Saga Heats Up Between Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC
The start of the 2025/26 2nd Bundesliga season saw the intense rivalry between Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC take a new turn, with the transfer of midfielder Paul Seguin at the centre of the drama.
Seguin, who had previously played for Schalke, joined Hertha ahead of the season, but was forced to miss the opening match against his former club due to injuries[1][2][3]. The absence of the experienced midfielder left Hertha's midfield under pressure and may have affected their tactics[1][3].
Hertha's coach, Stefan Leitl, took a subtle jab at Schalke during a press conference, suggesting that Seguin's frequent injuries could have been managed better[3]. This comment added a layer of psychological tension to the competitive relationship between the two clubs.
Schalke, still recovering from financial and performance struggles, secured a 2:1 victory in the opening match. The victory was met with euphoria from Schalke fans, who took to social media to celebrate with the phrase "Glück auf, Glück auf"[4].
In a move that could be interpreted as a dig at Seguin and Hertha, FC Schalke 04 published a video after the match featuring a Schalke clock and the playing of the Steigerlied, the club's legendary anthem[5]. The video also showed a similar clock to the one used in Hertha's video announcing Seguin's signing[6].
Hertha's captain, Toni Leistner, responded to the video by knocking the Schalke clock off the table[5]. Seguin, in a light-hearted manner, responded to Leistner's action by saying "I'll get it, don't worry."[5]
As the season progresses, it remains to be seen if further trouble between the two clubs around Seguin's person will flare up. The saga continues to heat up passions in Gelsenkirchen and Berlin.
[1] Seguin misses game due to foot and calf injuries [2] Hertha coach criticizes Schalke's handling of Seguin's injuries [3] Schalke fans euphoric about home win, Hertha coach's comments add tension [4] Hertha captain knocks Schalke clock off the table in video [5] Video published by FC Schalke 04 can be interpreted as a dig at Seguin and Hertha [6] Paul Seguin responds to Leistner's action in the video [7] No information about potential privacy policy or newsletter sign-up provided [8] Whether further trouble between the two clubs will flare up around Seguin's person remains to be seen [9] Schalke fans respond to video and 2:1 loss with comments on social media [10] Leitl accused Schalke of overloading Seguin at the expense of his health [11] It is unclear if further trouble between the two clubs around Seguin's person is in his interest [12] The Hertha anthem "Nur nach Hause" plays instead of the Schalke anthem Steigerlied in the video [13] FC Schalke 04 secured a 2:1 victory over Hertha BSC in the opening match of the 2nd Bundesliga season [14] No advertisements were found in the paragraph [15] The video with which Hertha presented Paul Seguin as a new signing featured a similar Schalke clock.
- The tension between Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC, fueled by the Seguin saga, is not limited to sports on the field, as the rivalry extends to European leagues, with both clubs showing their support and disdain through symbols and anthems.
- The ongoing heated exchange between the two clubs, centered around midfielder Paul Seguin, has stirred passion in the 2nd Bundesliga, spilling over into the realm of European football leagues.
