Hertha BSC Falls to Schalke 04, Deepens Relegation Woes

A 2:1 loss at home extends Hertha's winless streak to seven games, leaving the club perilously close to the relegation zone in the 2. Bundesliga.

Hertha BSC suffered a 2:1 defeat against Schalke 04 in front of 70,159 fans at Berlin's Olympiastadion, marking their eighth home loss of the season.
Schalke capitalized on Hertha's defensive errors, with Tomas Kalas scoring after a goalkeeper mistake and Kenan Karaman converting a penalty shortly after Fabian Reese's equalizer.
Hertha showed improvement in the second half but failed to convert numerous scoring opportunities, leaving them frustrated and still without a win under new coach Stefan Leitl.
The loss extends Hertha's winless streak to seven matches and keeps them dangerously close to the relegation zone in the 2. Bundesliga standings.
Schalke's victory, their first away win of 2025, provided relief from their own relegation concerns and marked their second consecutive league win.