Berlin’s two leading clubs have opened the season on sharply different paths. Union are enduring the worst Bundesliga start in their history, while Hertha BSC have set a new opening record in the second division under Stefan Leitl.
Key takeaways
- Union’s Bundesliga campaign has begun at a historic low point for the club.
- Hertha have made a record start in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Mauro Lustrinelli and Stefan Leitl have had contrasting early results in the capital.
- The coming months could reshape Berlin’s football hierarchy.
A shifting balance in the capital
Union coach Mauro Lustrinelli faces a difficult period after a start without precedent in the club’s Bundesliga years. The side’s early struggles have put added weight on the next phase of the season.
Across the city, Hertha have started with momentum. Leitl’s team have turned their early second-tier form into a club record and have given themselves a strong platform for the months ahead.
The clubs remain in different divisions, but the contrast is clear. Union must stop a damaging run, while Hertha will look to convert their fast start into a sustained challenge. Berlin’s balance of power may not remain fixed for long.
