Reese returns to Berlin: Hertha host Wolfsburg in a charged top-of-the-table clash

Tonight in Berlin, one name will be on everybody's lips: Fabian Reese. The former Hertha captain returns to his old club with VfL Wolfsburg, and the game is a big one for other reasons too.

What's happening tonight?

Unbeaten league leaders Hertha BSC host third-placed Wolfsburg in the 2. Bundesliga (Germany's second tier). Kick-off is at 20:30 local time, and the match is shown on Sky and RTL Nitro.

Around 65,000 fans are expected. A win would stretch Hertha's lead over Wolfsburg to twelve points.

Why is Reese such a hot topic?

The 28-year-old attacker was a fan favourite in Berlin. Then, in the summer, he moved to Wolfsburg, a direct rival in the same league.

Many Hertha fans were angry about it, and since then Reese has faced a lot of fury, mostly on social media. Tonight is his first return to Berlin as a Wolfsburg player.

What has Hertha said?

The club has asked for respect. "We hope that Fabian receives the respect he earned with us when he returns," Hertha said in a statement.

The club has not sought any separate talks with the fans ahead of the game. So nobody knows yet how the stadium will welcome him.

What's next?

First, there are 90 minutes to play. Hertha want to pull further clear at the top, while Wolfsburg want to close the gap and spoil the evening in Berlin.