2. Bundesliga

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Kenan Karaman handed two-match ban

The DFB’s sports tribunal has handed Kenan Karaman a two-match ban for dangerous foul play. The Schalke captain will therefore miss the away game in Kaiserslautern (27/4) and the following match at home against Paderborn (2/5).

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Ron Schallenberg: A magical evening together with the fans

A passionate and determined performance by FC Schalke 04 on Saturday night (19/4) saw them gain a point at the VELTINS-Arena against Hamburger SV, a particularly impressive result given that Kenan Karaman was sent off for a foul on Jonas Meffert in just the third minute of the 2-2 draw.

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Tobias Mohr: Carry this attitude into our final games of the season

After 10-man Schalke battled hard to draw 2-2 against Hamburger SV on Saturday night (19/4), head coach Kees van Wonderen and Tobias Mohr gave their thoughts on the game, as well as HSV boss Merlin Polzin.

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10-man Schalke earn hard-fought point against HSV

A spirited performance from FC Schalke 04 on Saturday night (19/4) in front of 62,077 fans at the VELTINS-Arena saw them draw 2-2 against Hamburger SV despite having Kenan Karaman sent off in just the third minute. After Ron Schallenberg headed S04 into an early lead, Emir Sahiti’s double at the end of the first half put the league leaders in front, only for Moussa Sylla to head in a late equaliser for the Royal Blues.

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Kees van Wonderen: We want a positive reaction after the Regensburg game

FC Schalke 04 will host league leaders Hamburger SV on Saturday night (19/4) at the VELTINS-Arena. The 115th competitive meeting between the two clubs will kick off at 20:30 CEST. So far, both teams have won 44 times, with the other 26 fixtures ending in draws.

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Janik Bachmann and Christopher Antwi-Adjei complete parts of team training

FC Schalke 04 are busy preparing for Saturday’s home game against Hamburger SV (19/4, 20:30 CEST). Ahead of the game against the current league leaders, head coach Kees van Wonderen was able to welcome two players back to the training pitch. Janik Bachmann, who had been sidelined with a calf issue recently, and Christopher Antwi-Adjei (thigh) were both able to complete parts of today’s team session.

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Kees van Wonderen: There was nothing good about today’s performance

S04 head coach Kees van Wonderen criticised both himself and his players after the final whistle in Regensburg on Sunday (13/4). On the other hand, Jahn boss Andreas Patz was extremely pleased with his team’s important victory. Captain Kenan Karaman also gave his thoughts after the 2-0 defeat.

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S04 beaten 2-0 away at SSV Jahn Regensburg

FC Schalke 04 lost in Regensburg on Sunday afternoon (13/4). The hosts SSV Jahn won 2-0 at the Jahnstadion thanks to goals from Christian Kühlwetter and Dejan Galjen.

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Kees van Wonderen: We know what we’re up against

FC Schalke 04 travel to last-placed SSV Jahn Regensburg on Sunday at 13:30 CEST (13/04). A win against the newly-promoted team would see the Royal Blues reach the 40-point mark: “We’re going into the game with that clear goal in our minds,” said Kees van Wonderen, who warned against underestimating the opponents, despite their struggles this season.

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Marcin Kaminski: We knew it would probably be our last chance

A header from Marcin Kaminski in the 88th minute secured all three points for FC Schalke 04 on Sunday afternoon (6/4) at home against SSV Ulm 1846. Following the 2-1 victory for the Knappen, head coach Kees van Wonderen and his opposite number Robert Lechleiter gave their thoughts on the game, as did the match-winner Kaminski and his goalkeeper Justin Heekeren.

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Late Kaminski header secures 2-1 win over Ulm

FC Schalke 04 beat SSV Ulm 1846 2-1 on Sunday afternoon (6/4). Goals from Paul Seguin and Marcin Kaminski saw the Royal Blues come from behind after trailing 1-0 at the break.

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Moussa Sylla: I want to write my own story

Moussa Sylla made the perfect return to action following a lengthy injury absence in last weekend’s fixture away to SpVgg Greuther Fürth (30/3). The striker netted the stoppage-time equaliser to level the scores at 3-3 and has since spoken to schalke04.de about his take on the game, as well as his aims and an interesting comparison.