Bochum host Hertha in 2. Bundesliga season opener

nordkurier.de (German)

The 53rd 2. Bundesliga season begins Friday with VfL Bochum hosting Hertha BSC in a clash of traditional clubs that underwent major summer squad overhauls. Hertha, coached by Stefan Leitl, plays the opener for a second straight year after losing 1-2 to eventual champions Schalke and finishing seventh last season. Bochum has not won a season opener in ten years. Coach Uwe Rösler has positive memories of Hertha, having debuted with a 3-2 win in October 2025. The match, kicking off at 20:30 on Sat.1 and Sky, is an early benchmark for both rebuilt teams.


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