Key Battles Loom for VfL Bochum, Borussia Dortmund, and Hertha BSC

German football clubs face pivotal tests as Bochum fights relegation, Dortmund readies for Lille in the Champions League, and Hertha BSC vows to recover from a crushing defeat.

VfL Bochum faces a challenging schedule with matches against Bayern Munich, Frankfurt, Leverkusen, and Stuttgart, while battling to avoid relegation in the Bundesliga.
Under coach Dieter Hecking, Bochum has shown improvement, securing 16 points since his arrival, though they remain in the relegation zone with 17 points.
Borussia Dortmund prepares to host OSC Lille in the Champions League Round of 16, with coach Niko Kovac emphasizing defensive stability and progress under his leadership.
Lille, led by star striker Jonathan David, poses a significant challenge despite recent inconsistent form, including a loss to PSG and an early exit from the French Cup.
Hertha BSC struggles in the 2. Bundesliga after a 0:4 defeat to Elversberg, but coach Stefan Leitl remains confident in the team's ability to maintain its league status.