2. Bundesliga

S04 defeat Nürnberg 3-1 thanks to goals from Karaman and Sylla

FC Schalke 04 beat 1. FC Nürnberg 3-1 at home on Saturday afternoon (25/1). The Royal Blues raced into a 2-0 lead inside the first 15 minutes courtesy of goals from Kenan Karaman and Moussa Sylla. After Stefanos Tzimas pulled one back for the visitors, Sylla restored S04’s two-goal lead before the break with his header, the final goal of the game.

2. Bundesliga

1/25/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We need to be at the top of our game

The Royal Blues will take to the VELTINS-Arena pitch for the first time in 2025 when the Knappen host 1. FC Nürnberg for a 13:00 CET kick-off in their opening home match of the new calendar year. Head coach Kees van Wonderen spoke ahead of the clash on Saturday (25/01) in his press conference.

2. Bundesliga

1/23/2025

Youri Mulder: When your opponent goes down to 10, you really want to be winning

FC Schalke 04 began the second half of the season with a goalless draw away to Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday (18/01). Youri Mulder shared his thoughts after the game.

2. Bundesliga

1/19/2025

Kenan Karaman: We weren’t incisive enough

Despite an improved second-half display, the Royal Blues were held to a goalless draw by 10-man Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday (18/11). schalke04.de gathered the reaction from both head coaches after the game, as well as the thoughts of Kenan Karaman and Tobias Mohr.

2. Bundesliga

1/18/2025

Goalless draw in Braunschweig to start 2025

FC Schalke 04 began the second half of the season with a 0-0 draw away against Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday (18/1). The hosts had a man sent off in the second half, but the Knappen were unable to take advantage.

2. Bundesliga

1/18/2025

Kees van Wonderen: We have prepared well

The Royal Blues return to action at 13:00 CET on Saturday (18/01) when they travel to face Eintracht Braunschweig. Head coach Kees van Wonderen is looking forward to his side’s first competitive match of 2025.

2. Bundesliga

1/16/2025

S04 end the year with 4-1 win at SV Elversberg

FC Schalke 04 scored four times on the way to picking up three important points from their final game of the year at SV Elversberg on Friday (20/12). Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla and Ron Schallenberg all got on the scoresheet for the Royal Blues, while Carlo Sickinger scored for the hosts.

2. Bundesliga

12/20/2024

Matchdays 20 to 24 scheduled

The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) has confirmed the timings for further fixtures in the new year. FC Schalke 04 will play three times on a Sunday and once each on a Friday and Saturday across matchdays 20 to 24.

2. Bundesliga

12/19/2024

Kees van Wonderen: Taking confidence with us

The Royal Blues will end the year away at SV Elversberg on Friday (20/12). Ahead of the game, head coach Kees van Wonderen spoke about the challenge facing his side and the team’s recent development.

2. Bundesliga

12/19/2024

Youri Mulder: It’s fun watching this team play

There was a lot to please Youri Mulder during the home match at the VELTINS-Arena against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (14/12). 19 shots, the majority of the possession and impressive passing accuracy formed a good picture. On top of that, the use of space, intensity in tackling and splendid sequences with the ball would have given the Dutchman reason to smile. He is set to remain as director of professional football until the end of the season while he has already stepped back from duties on the supervisory board.

2. Bundesliga

12/16/2024

Moussa Sylla on his chances, goal and celebration

On Saturday (14/12), Moussa Sylla was close to bringing out his celebration on multiple occasions before he was finally able to on 72 minutes. After his equaliser against Fortuna Düsseldorf, the striker put the ball under his shirt and his thumb in his mouth. “The celebration was for my wife. She’s pregnant. We’re really excited about a new addition to the family,” said the 25-year-old. He doesn’t want to say yet if it’s a boy or a girl.

2. Bundesliga

12/15/2024

Kees van Wonderen: The belief in our own ability keeps on growing

Just like last week at league leaders Paderborn, the Royal Blues put in an impressive performance on Saturday afternoon (14/12) against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Kees van Wonderen and his opposite number Daniel Thioune reflected on an entertaining game at the post-match press conference, with both coaches agreeing that Fortuna goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier was the reason that Schalke only got a point. Captain Kenan Karaman and Paul Seguin also talked about the 90 minutes.

2. Bundesliga

12/14/2024