A licensed press photo from the Reuters news agency recalls a heavy Bundesliga defeat for Hamburger SV at Bayern Munich almost a decade ago. The match on 25th February 2017 at Munich's Allianz Arena ended in an 8-0 thrashing for the northern Germans, with Robert Lewandowski and Douglas Costa among the scorers.
The shot by photographer Michaela Rehle shows the two Bayern stars celebrating a goal and was published under strict DFL guidelines, according to the portal www.reutersconnect.com. These allow only 15 pictures per game for online use during match time and prohibit image sequences that simulate a video effect. For further queries on these rules, Reuters referred to the DFL directly at phone number +49 69 650050.
What is Hamburger SV's current situation?
While the memory of the 2017 clash is revived, Hamburger SV is facing difficulties again in the current 2026/27 season. After the first matchday, the club sits in 17th place with zero points, one loss, and a goal difference of 0:2. This puts them already six points behind leaders SC Freiburg. The recent form shows a clear L for a loss. A detailed look at the development is available on the standings page.
Which players are currently sidelined?
The squad situation is strained, with Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit and Warmed Omari currently injured and unavailable. Their return would be a major boost for a defense that conceded two goals in preseason and the opening match. The complete overview of the roster is on the squad page.
What's next for HSV?
The next opportunity to collect points comes on 13 September 2026. Hamburger SV then travels to face RB Leipzig, who are in seventh place after one game. This away fixture will be another major challenge for the team's coach and players. All upcoming fixtures can be found in the fixtures calendar.
The historic Reuters photo, measuring 3500 x 2386 pixels, is a symbol for a period when HSV regularly lost to Bayern. The next competitive match is on 13 September in Leipzig.
