The zweite Bundesliga opened with an exciting clash between Schalke and Hertha Berlin on Friday night. The miners netted two first-half goals and beat the visitors 2-1 in a mild upset, as Hertha is widely expected to finish at or near the top of the 2nd league in its quest to return to the Bundesliga. FC Schalke 04 2:1 Hertha BSC ⚽ | 2. Bundesliga | 1. Spieltag | Saison 2025-2026 📅 : 1. August 2025 🏟️ : VELTINS-Arena 📍 : Gelsenkirchen DE 📸 : scottwcoleman eibner.pressefoto ⚠️ Werbung wegen Markenerkennung – redaktioneller Beitrag zu einer Sportveranstaltung, nicht gesponsert – nur zur redaktionellen Nutzung #2Bundesliga #Fussball #Football #Soccer #Bundesliga #Saison20252026 #Schalke #S04 #HerthaBSC #Berlin #Gelsenkirchen #VELTINSarena #sportsphotography #sportphoto #pressphotographer #editorialuse #sonypro #Matchday #Fussballkultur #Fussballbilder