SpotlightBundesligaUnverified source· 9 Sept 2026
Hertha Berlin's perfect start fuels Bundesliga return hopes
After three years in the second tier, Hertha Berlin are flying high with four straight wins under Stefan Leitl.
Hertha BSC
team
Record
4 wins in 4 games, maximum points
Position
Top of Bundesliga 2, two points clear of Nuremberg
Coach
Stefan Leitl, took charge in February 2025
Key player
Josip Brekalo: 3 goals, 2 assists in 4 games
What happened. Hertha Berlin have won all four opening Bundesliga 2 games of 2026/27, including a 1-0 revenge win at Bochum and a 5-3 comeback against Braunschweig.
- Only team with maximum points in 2026/27.
- Leitl has improved finishes from 14th to 11th and 7th.
- Captain Brekalo notes team's close bond and commitment.
“The team proved that they always have the will – they always want it.”
— Stefan Leitl
Hertha aim to end their three-year absence from the top flight, with early form suggesting a strong promotion push.
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