Overview
- Dozens of anti-HSV posters attributed to Werder supporters appeared across Hamburg, including a fake quote of HSV coach Merlin Polzin and offensive imagery and slogans.
- Police seized some posters for review and said they carry no criminal relevance, describing them as provocations rather than punishable offenses.
- The state criminal office is investigating after unknown individuals removed manhole covers near the Volksparkstadion, causing a car to strike an exposed drain pipe without injuries.
- Hamburg police rate the rivalry below the city derby in overall risk but will deploy large forces, monitor roughly 1,200 individuals, and prioritize keeping fan groups apart.
- About 5,700 away fans are expected, a Werder fan march is planned from S-Bahn Othmarschen at noon, travel faces Elbtunnel closures, and Sunday’s 15:30 match airs on DAZN as club officials call for a peaceful atmosphere.