Hertha BSC take the belt

Hertha BSC beat Hamburger SV 2–0 at home to start reign 89 of the Bundesliga belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Hamburger SV had held it since April 2, 1971, with 4 defenses over 50 days.

Hertha BSC held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Arminia Bielefeld on June 5, 1971.