Bochum host Hertha in 2. Bundesliga season opener

stern.de (German)

The 53rd 2. Bundesliga season kicks off Friday as VfL Bochum host Hertha BSC, with both traditional clubs aiming to make an early statement after major summer squad overhauls. Both teams enter the Ruhrstadion clash as a key test. Hertha, coached by Stefan Leitl, lost last season's opener 1-2 to champions Schalke and finished seventh. Bochum, under Uwe Rösler, have not won an opening match in ten years. Rösler's debut as Bochum coach came against Hertha in October 2025, a 3-2 win that ended a poor start. Hertha plays the season opener for the second consecutive year.


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