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Miron Muslic: Exactly the sort of challenge that we enjoy

FC Schalke 04 travel to face third-placed SV Elversberg on Sunday (12/04, 13:30 CEST), with their upcoming opponents having suffered just one defeat at home so far this season. "We're up against an extremely strong opponent, a top team" said head coach Miron Muslic. "Elversberg are enjoying a fantastic campaign, but this is exactly the sort of challenge that we enjoy. We have been able to record strong results against the teams in the top six over the last months."

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Soufiane El-Faouzi: Every player in our squad matters

Soufiane El-Faouzi was one of the standout performers at the VELTINS-Arena in the 1-0 home win over Karlsruher SC on Easter Sunday (5/4) – and not just because he covered more than 14 kilometres. The 23-year-old repeatedly helped drive Schalke forward and once again showed why he has started every game so far this season.

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Bryan Lasme: Give everything for this team

Bryan Lasme had at least a couple of reasons to be cheerful on Easter Sunday (5/4). Not only did the forward enjoy a return to action following a spell out injured for multiple months, but he also got to enjoy the jubilant celebrations at the VELTINS-Arena following Schalke’s 1-0 win over visitors Karlsruher SC.

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Youri Mulder: It was a top team effort to find a way through

After the 1-0 win over Karlsruher SC on Easter Sunday (5/4), director of professional football Youri Mulder spoke of his satisfaction with S04’s performance, particularly praising the way the Knappen overcame the challenges they faced with admirable determination and resilience.

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Miron Muslic: We believed the goal would come

The Royal Blues beat Karlsruher SC 1-0 on Sunday (5/4). Speaking after the game, head coaches Miron Muslic and Christian Eichner shared their thoughts at the post-match press conference, while Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg also gave their reaction in the Mixed Zone.

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S04 deservedly beat KSC 1-0

FC Schalke 04 defeated Karlsruher SC 1-0 at home on Easter Sunday (5/4). Kenan Karaman scored the only goal of the game (72’) at the VELTINS-Arena to keep the Royal Blues top on 55 points.

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Ron Schallenberg: Full faith in the quality of the team

Slowly but surely, we’re approaching the finish line of the 2025/26 season. The Royal Blues will undoubtedly be full of drive and determination as they approach a high-stakes Easter Sunday (5/4) clash with Karlsruher SC, kicking off at the VELTINS-Arena at 13:30 CEST. “We want to get as much out of the next seven weeks as we possibly can,” said Ron Schallenberg.

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Miron Muslic: Our approach is clear – we’re playing to win

The season run-in will get underway this Sunday (5/4, 13:30 CEST), as FC Schalke 04 welcome Karlsruher SC to a sold-out VELTINS-Arena. “I’m looking forward to all of our remaining games, starting with the one against KSC,” said head coach Miron Muslic.

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Kick-off times confirmed for matchdays 31 to 34

The German Football League (DFL) confirmed the final kick-off times for the current season on Thursday (26/3). The Royal Blues will be in action in the Saturday night slot on two matchdays. As usual, the final round of fixtures will take place on a Sunday at 15:30 CEST.

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Timo Becker: It’s possible to see the progress we’ve made over the last weeks

Timo Becker played a key part in the 1-1 draw at SV Darmstadt 98 in Saturday evening (21/3). Shortly before the break, the defender sent a header crashing off the post, with the rebound falling to teammate Moussa Sylla. The striker pounced on the opportunity, putting the Royal Blues ahead for the time being.

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Miron Muslic: Very pleased with the way the lads played

Schalke held on to top spot with a 1-1 draw away to promotion rivals SV Darmstadt 98 on Saturday evening (21/3). After the game, head coaches Miron Muslic and Florian Kohfeldt, as well as Kenan Karaman and Dejan Ljubičić, gave their thoughts.

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Sylla on the scoresheet in 1-1 draw at Darmstadt

FC Schalke 04 remain on top of the 2. Bundesliga table after a 1-1 draw at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on Saturday night (21/3). A hard-fought game against SV Darmstadt 98 saw Moussa Sylla’s opener quickly cancelled out by Isac Lidberg’s strike at the end of the first half.

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