2nd Bundesliga: Schalke loses 2:5 against Hertha BSC, HSV remains in the promotion race. FC Magdeburg conceded 0:7 (0:4) at Karlsruher SC.

Hertha can breathe a sigh of relief, 37 points are currently enough for ninth place. Hamburg managed a 3-0 (1-0) win against Wehen Wiesbaden in their own stadium. The victory brought HSV back to third place. The gap to the direct promotion places is five points.