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Youri Mulder: We’re not going to change everything now

When FC Schalke 04 host Hannover 96 at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (15/3) at 13:30 CET, the side with the second-best home record in Bundesliga 2 will take on the division’s strongest away team. Just five points separate the two clubs in the table and Youri Mulder knows how important the game is, but also stressed that every match between now and the end of the season is worth the same three points.

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Kevin Müller: The clean sheet and the win will only help make us better as a team

Goalkeeper Kevin Müller kept his first clean sheet on what was his third appearance for FC Schalke 04, helping his side secure an important 1-0 win at home against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (6/3). Müller announced his intentions early on, cutting off a Bielefeld counter-attack in the opening minutes of the match. "It's always nice to be able to start a game off well," said the 34-year-old. "That's the toughest thing about being a goalkeeper: you never know exactly when you'll be needed."

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Miron Muslic: That’s what intensity and mentality look like

After Schalke’s 1-0 home win over Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (6/3), head coaches Miron Muslic and Mitch Kniat shared their thoughts at the post-match press conference. In the Mixed Zone, captain Kenan Karaman and Mertcan Ayhan also reflected on an intense 90 minutes at the VELTINS-Arena. schalke04.de round up all the post-match reaction.

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Džeko strike earns 1-0 win over Bielefeld

Another three points for the Royal Blues! FC Schalke 04 were 1-0 winners against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening (6/3) to open matchday 25 in the 2. Bundesliga. Edin Džeko scored the only goal of the game in a sold-out VELTINS-Arena after 15 minutes. It was Schalke’s number 10’s fifth goal of the season in just his seventh appearance.

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Timings confirmed for matchdays 28 to 30

The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) have announced the timings for matchdays 28 to 30 in the 2. Bundesliga. This includes the home games against both Karlsruher SC and Preußen Münster, as well as the match away at SV Elversberg.

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Miron Muslic: Sticking to our process instead of talking about targets

FC Schalke 04 kick off matchday 25 with a home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (6/3) at 18:30 CET. At a sold-out VELTINS-Arena, Miron Muslic is expecting plenty of intensity, a compact shape and a strong mentality from the away side. “Our opponents approach games in a similar way to us. It’ll be vertical football against vertical football, pressing against counter-pressing,” predicted the 43-year-old.

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Miron Muslic: We have to settle for a point

After going 1-0 down, the Royal Blues fought back to draw 1-1 away at SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Saturday night (28/2) and took a point home with them. Afterwards, head coaches Miron Muslic and Heiko Vogel, as well as Youri Mulder, reflected on the match.

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Stunning Ljubičić strike earns S04 a point in Fürth

FC Schalke 04 drew 1-1 away against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Saturday night (28/2). 16,126 fans at the Sportpark Ronhof | Thomas Sommer saw the hosts go 1-0 up via a Dennis Srbeny goal in the first half, but Dejan Ljubičić’s thunderbolt after the break drew the Royal Blues level.

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Miron Muslic: Start with the same spirit and intensity

The Royal Blues are once again playing at the primetime slot of 20:30 CET this week, this time away to SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Saturday (28/2). Head coach Miron Muslic looked ahead to the challenge with full focus.

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Edin Džeko: That’s part of the reason I came here

When the final whistle blew in the 5-3 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday (21/2), Edin Džeko was a much sought-after interviewee from the Schalke camp. With a superb headed goal and an equally impressive assist, the striker played a decisive role in the Royal Blues’ second consecutive win.

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Ron Schallenberg: It’s not something I take for granted

It was a special evening for Ron Schallenberg. S04’s 5-3 home win over 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday night (21/2) not only delivered plenty of drama – it also came with a welcome side effect for the defensive midfielder.

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Miron Muslic: The most important thing now is the Fürth game next week

After the chaotic 5-3 win against 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday (21/2), Miron Muslic and his opposite number, Petrik Sander, were present at the post-match press conference. Kevin Müller spoke following his debut for the club, with Kenan Karaman also talking about the game in the mixed zone. schalke04.de has gathered the most important quotes from the quartet below.

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