Overview
- Berlin police reported 21 injured officers and 31 injured fans and said pepper spray was used to protect personnel and bystanders.
- Fanhilfe Hertha BSC rejected the police account, alleging disproportionate force, provocation by riot units, and an arrest without clear cause.
- Hertha CEO Peter Görlich acknowledged violence on both sides at the Ostkurve entrance and said the club is gathering facts to avoid speculation.
- Berlin’s interior senator Iris Spranger was present at the stadium, and officials agreed to hold discussions with the police.
- Active supporter groups staged a protest during the 0–0 draw, with many Hertha fans leaving the Ostkurve after about 20 minutes and Schalke fans ceasing vocal backing.