Match report

Hertha BSC Stalemates FC Schalke 04 0-0 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
0–0
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Jan 17, 2026

In a tightly contested match at the Olympiastadion, Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 could not find the breakthrough as they ended in a goalless draw. Both teams had their chances but failed to convert them into goals. Notably, Hertha's defensive resilience was highlighted by yellow cards given for fouls and arguments, while Schalke managed to maintain composure despite conceding similar warnings.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Hertha BSC 0-0 FC Schalke 04
  • • Hertha's L. Schuler and K. Eichhorn received yellow cards for fouls.
  • • Schalke's H. Kurucay and Soufian El-Faouzi were cautioned for arguments.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including M. Wallentowitz in for Adrian Gantenbein at FC Schalke 04.

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Gersbeck (G)
  • 42 D. Zeefuik (D)
  • 44 L. Gechter (D)
  • 31 M. Dardai (D)
  • 33 M. Karbownik (D)
  • 23 K. Eichhorn (M)
  • 30 P. Seguin (M)
  • 14 M. Krattenmacher (M)
  • 10 M. Cuisance (M)
  • 22 M. Winkler (M)
  • 18 L. Schuler (F)

Substitutes

  • 43 T. Goller
  • 41 P. Klemens
  • 2 J. Eitschberger
  • 28 J. Dudziak
  • 8 K. Sessa
  • 24 J. D. Thorsteinsson
  • 17 S. Gronning
  • 11 F. Reese
  • 9 D. Kownacki

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Karius (G)
  • 5 T. Becker (D)
  • 25 N. Katic (D)
  • 4 H. Kurucay (D)
  • 35 M. Wallentowitz (M)
  • 23 S. El-Faouzi (M)
  • 6 R. Schallenberg (M)
  • 33 V. Becker (M)
  • 19 K. Karaman (F)
  • 8 A. Younes (F)
  • 9 M. Sylla (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 L. Podlech
  • 2 F. Sanchez
  • 3 D. Leonard
  • 17 A. Gantenbein
  • 43 M. Ayhan
  • 27 F. Porath
  • 46 P. Popperl
  • 7 C. Gomis
  • 47 Z. Amoussou-Tchibara

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    34' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schuler

    Foul

  2. Hertha BSC
    35' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Krattenmacher · On: J. Dudziak
  3. Hertha BSC
    45'+1 Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    K. Eichhorn

    Foul

  4. FC Schalke 04
    46' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Wallentowitz · On: Adrian Gantenbein
  5. FC Schalke 04
    62' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Amin Younes · On: C. Gomis
  6. FC Schalke 04
    72' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    H. Kurucay

    Argument

  7. Hertha BSC
    75' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Winkler · On: F. Reese
  8. FC Schalke 04
    75' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Timo Becker · On: M. Ayhan
  9. FC Schalke 04
    83' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: F. Porath
  10. FC Schalke 04
    88' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Soufian El-Faouzi

    Argument

  11. Hertha BSC
    89' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Eichhorn · On: K. Sessa

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC FC Schalke 04
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 78% 63%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 5
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 439 280
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 6 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 344 176
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hertha BSC's early yellow card to L. Schuler set a defensive tone early on.
  • ▸ FC Schalke 04's substitute M. Wallentowitz brought fresh energy but could not find the back of the net.