2. Bundesliga Archive

Rouven Schröder: Haven’t achieved anything yet and need to stay focused

Rouven Schröder described the support from the fans during last weekend’s defeat to Werder Bremen as giving him “full body chills,” and the sporting director was equally touched by the support from the stands during Friday’s (29/4) 2-1 win in Sandhausen. “It’s indescribable, what our fans created here,” he said.

2. Bundesliga

Simon Terodde: I nearly ran out of the stadium, that's how happy I was!

Simon Terodde was left struggling to voice his feelings after Friday's (29/4) last-minute 2-1 win in Sandhausen. After scoring the winning goal, the striker was asked to share his thoughts on the game during a post-match interview with Sky, but couldn't get the words out.

2. Bundesliga

Mike Büskens: That’s why I love this club so much

There was no limit to the celebrations when Simon Terodde poked home the winner to secure Schalke all three points in a 2-1 win on Friday evening (29/04). Head coach Mike Büskens still struggled to find the words a few minutes after full time, while Danny Latza and Marius Bülter were full of joy. The trio also underlined the fact that nothing had been achieved yet and that the focus must remain. Sandhausen head coach Alois Schwartz also gave his thoughts on the game. schalke04.de has summarised the post-game reaction.

2. Bundesliga

Simon Terodde shoots Schalke to victory in Sandhausen

FC Schalke 04 picked up three points on the road on Friday (29/04) against SV Sandhausen. Simon Terodde scored both goals for the Royal Blues as they enjoyed a 2-1 win over Sandhausen, who sit in third place in the Rückrunde table. The 12,345 capacity crowd was made up of a good portion of Schalke fans who were able to celebrate Terodde’s late winner, which saw their side regain top spot in the 2. Bundesliga after Werder Bremen lost at home to Holstein Kiel at the same time.

2. Bundesliga

Mike Büskens: “We’ve got ourselves into a good position”

The Schalke camp is highly motivated and focussed ahead of Friday’s clash with Sandhausen (18:30 CEST). The Werder defeat, which came after five straight league wins, is out of the players’ minds and they will do all they can to secure the three points at the BWT-Stadion. Thousands of Schalke fans are expected to travel to Sandhausen to support their team.

2. Bundesliga

Simon Terodde: These are the moments you take as a player

Simon Terodde has good memories of facing SV Sandhausen, even if he did miss the 5-2 win in the first half of the season with a muscle injury and was forced to watch his teammates from the stands.

2. Bundesliga

Rouven Schröder: We need this togetherness

The scenes after the full-time whistle on Saturday (23/4) were very similar to those after matches in recent weeks. The team stood in front of the fans as they sang songs and celebrated their players. There was one key difference, however. After having won each of the last five games, the players were actually disappointed after this match, having lost 4-1 to SV Werder Bremen. Sporting director Rouven Schröder was quick to ensure that the players got their heads up after this defeat.

2. Bundesliga

Darko Churlinov: This support from the fans isn’t a given

After five straight wins, interim head coach Mike Büskens suffered his first defeat in charge on Saturday (23/4). His Bremen counterpart, Ole Werner, was naturally delighted with the result at the post-match press conference. Darko Churlinov and Victor Pálsson also gave their thoughts on the 4-1 defeat.

2. Bundesliga

Bremen win 4-1 at Schalke

FC Schalke 04 lost the top of the table clash on Saturday against SV Werder Bremen (23/4). The visitors ended S04’s run of five wins in a row as they ran out 4-1 winners in front of 62,271 fans at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena. Ilia Gruev (9’), Niclas Füllkrug (26’) and Marvin Ducksch (51’, 53’) got Werder’s goals. Simon Terodde grabbed a consolation two minutes before the end.

2. Bundesliga

Victor Pálsson: It’s going to be fantastic with the fans behind us

It’s one huge match after another at the moment! Saturday (13:30 CEST) will see the Royal Blues take on SV Werder Bremen in a clash of the league table’s top two teams at the VELTINS-Arena. Midfielder Victor Pálsson is fully focused on the game against the side from Bremen, one of the final four matches in the promotion race.

2. Bundesliga

Rouven Schröder: Playing in a full stadium is electrifying for everyone

The VELTINS-Arena holds 62,271 supporters, and 62,271 supporters will be present to watch our top-of-the-table clash against Werder Bremen on Saturday (23/4, 13:30 CEST). Excitement ahead of the game against second-placed SVW is building day by day, and that includes for sporting director Rouven Schröder.

2. Bundesliga

Mike Büskens is looking forward to a sold-out VELTINS-Arena

A sold-out VELTINS-Arena will play host to a battle between first and second on Saturday afternoon. FC Schalke 04 are hungry for more success after five consecutive wins. “Our fans have already supported us brilliantly in the last few home games, so we simply can’t wait for this match against Werder Bremen,” said Mike Büskens before this weekend’s clash (23/4, 13:30 CEST).

2. Bundesliga