BERLIN – The Bundesliga’s coronavirus-induced break has changed the fortunes of the Berlin clubs. The German soccer league’s unprecedented two-month suspension came at the right time for Hertha Berlin and the wrong time for city rival Union Berlin.
While Hertha used the break to good effect – bringing in a new coach who is unbeaten with three wins from four games – Union has gone six matches without a win.
Union’s previously mean defense has conceded 11 goals in four games since the league resumed, and the promoted club is coming under increasing pressure from teams below in its fight for survival. “It’s not the most fun part of the season,” Swedish striker Sebastian Andersson said after the 4-1 loss at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday.