Brekalo's Injury-Time Penalty Sends Hertha Seven Points Clear at Top of 2. Bundesliga

Hertha BSC extended their lead at the top of the 2. Bundesliga to seven points as Josip Brekalo's injury-time penalty-kick secured a narrow victory over Arminia Bielefeld.

A week after dropping points for the first time this season in a goalless draw with Holstein Kiel, Stefan Leitl's side avoided a similar outcome with yet another late victory. The last five wins by the capital city club have all come with second-half goals, as they keep showing the mentality of champions.

Brekalo has been central to that run. According to a FotMob player snapshot fetched on 25 October 2026, the winger has made nine 2. Bundesliga appearances in the 2026-27 season, scoring five goals and providing five assists.

Hertha will face Regionalliga outfit Jeddeloh in the cup on Wednesday before tricky 2. Bundesliga fixtures against Kaiserslautern and Wolfsburg.

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