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Matchdays 27 to 30 scheduled - Nürnberg at home on a Saturday night

The DFL announced the exact dates and times for matchdays 27 to 30 on Thursday (29/2). FC Schalke 04 will host 1. FC Nürnberg on a Saturday night, as well as one game on a Friday and two on a Sunday.

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Karel Geraerts: If we don't work as a unit, things will start to get tricky

After a disappointing outing in Magdeburg, the Royal Blues will be aiming to put in a much better performance when they face off against FC St. Pauli on Friday (1/3, 18:30 CET). Head coach Karel Geraerts seemed positive as he told journalists about the group discussions that took place at the start of the week.

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Schalke fall to 3-0 defeat in Magdeburg

FC Schalke 04 were defeated 3-0 by FC Magdeburg on Saturday evening (24/2). All three of FCM’s goals came in the first half.

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Karel Geraerts: Use defensive stability as a springboard

After Schalke’s 1-0 win over SV Wehen Wiesbaden, Saturday’s visit to 1. FC Magdeburg (24/02, 20:30 CET) represents an opportunity to kick on and secure more crucial points.

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Darko Churlinov: Sometimes a single moment can decide a game

Darko Churlinov played a direct role in FC Schalke 04’s winning goal against Wehen Wiesbaden on Saturday (17/02). Just before the hour mark, Churlinov’s foot was kicked by an opposing defender in the penalty area, and referee Deniz Aytekin showed no hesitation in pointing to the spot. “It was a clear-cut thing,” explains the winter signing.

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Kenan Karaman: I was 100% sure I was going to score

Kenan Karaman’s goal against SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Saturday (February 17th) secured a second successive 1-0 home win for Schalke. “I’m glad I was able to give something back to the fans,” says the 29-year-old, who also scored the only goal in the 1-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig two weeks ago.

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Karel Geraerts: We worked hard to get the three points

Following his side’s 1-0 home win against SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Saturday (17/2), Karel Geraerts spoke to the media about the game. Wiesbaden head coach Markus Kauczinski was also present at the press conference to talk about the clash. Ron Schallenberg and Henning Matriciani were interviewed about the crucial win after the final whistle.

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Karaman penalty gives Schalke 1-0 win over Wehen Wiesbaden

On Saturday (17/2), FC Schalke 04 picked up an important three points against SV Wehen Wiesbaden. Kenan Karaman’s spot kick gave the Royal Blues a narrow 1-0 victory.

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Karel Geraerts: We’ll give it our all to turn things around

FC Schalke will be back at home on Saturday (17/2) as they welcome SV Wehen Wiesbaden to the VELTINS-Arena. The Royal Blues will be aiming for three points and to gain some ground on the side directly above them in the 2. Bundesliga standings. “We want to win. We’re going into the game with this mindset and we’ve got to make sure we show it on the pitch for the full 90 minutes. We’ve done enough talking,” stated Karel Geraerts.

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Karel Geraerts: It wasn’t a good performance

Karel Geraerts and Marcel Rapp summarised Schalke 04's 1-0 away loss against Holstein Kiel on Sunday (11/2) after the final whistle. Marius Müller and Simon Terodde also spoke to journalists about the disappointing defeat.

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Schalke lose 1-0 against Holstein Kiel

FC Schalke 04 fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat in their away game against Holstein Kiel on Sunday (11/2). Steven Skrzybski scored the winner for the hosts.

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Karel Geraerts: A tough team to play against, but we’re feeling confident

Schalke 04’s head coach can pick from almost a full complement of players ahead of his side’s trip up north for a clash with Holstein Kiel on Sunday (11/2, 13:30 CET). The Royal Blues will be looking to build on their crucial 1-0 home victory against Eintracht Braunschweig.

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