Hertha Berlin celebrated a spectacular 5-3 away victory at Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2. Bundesliga while also settling a long-running legal dispute. The conflict with former manager Fredi Bobic was ended with a settlement payment of over four million euros.
The match in Braunschweig turned into a true goal festival. The visitors found themselves 2-0 down after a poor first-half performance but turned the game around before halftime. Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson scored on his first start for Hertha. Josip Brekalo equalized with a memorable strike in the final action of the first half.
Hertha continued their momentum in the second half. An own goal by Kevin Ehlers put the Berliners ahead before Brekalo converted a penalty for 4-2. Substitute Oluwaseun Adewumi scored the fifth goal for Hertha. The win marks the fourth victory in four games for coach Stefan Leitl's team.
The legal dispute between Hertha Berlin and former manager Fredi Bobic, who was dismissed in January 2023, is officially over. The Berlin Regional Court II has approved a settlement. The capital club must pay a gross sum of just over four million euros to Bobic.
Additionally, Hertha faces six-figure court and lawyer costs. Interestingly, the club had previously rejected an earlier court-proposed settlement of 3.2 million euros. Bobic, now sporting director at Legia Warsaw, receives a higher sum due to accrued interest. The exact details of the agreement are not public.
With their fourth win in four season games, Hertha Berlin leads the 2. Bundesliga table. The team has taken twelve points from a possible twelve and is showing strong offensive performances. New captain Josip Brekalo, with his goals and assists, is a central figure.
The defense, however, showed weaknesses in Braunschweig that need to be addressed in the coming games. The complete squad overview and current player statistics are available on our squad page. The next task is the home game against 1. FC Magdeburg next weekend.
Josip Brekalo was the decisive man for Hertha Berlin. The Croatian attacker scored two goals, including a spectacular long-range strike for the equalizer. His penalty in the 70th minute ultimately put his team ahead. Brekalo has established himself as a leader in the early season.
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson also made a good impression on his first start, scoring Hertha's first goal. Oluwaseun Adewumi, on loan from Burnley, scored for the third consecutive game as a substitute. This squad depth is an important factor for the rest of the season. The next home game against Magdeburg takes place on September 6, 2026, at the Olympiastadion.
