2. Bundesliga

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Timings confirmed for matchdays 25 to 27

The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) have announced the dates and kick-off times for matchdays 25 to 27. FC Schalke 04 will host Hannover 96 on Friday evening.

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Kees van Wonderen: We defended badly in a number of situations

Head coach Kees van Wonderen, FCM boss Christian Titz and Ron Schallenberg spoke to the media after 1. FC Magdeburg’s 5-2 win on Saturday night (1/2).

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Schalke beaten 5-2 at home by 1. FC Magdeburg

FC Schalke 04 suffered a 5-2 defeat on Saturday night (1/2) at home against 1. FC Magdeburg. Adrian Gantenbein and Janik Bachmann got the goals for the Royal Blues, who never recovered from going 4-0 down.

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Kees van Wonderen: Stick to our plan

The Royal Blues prepare to host 1. FC Magdeburg at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday evening (1/2). Head coach Kees van Wonderen is expecting a tough game for his side.

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Tobias Mohr: We did exactly what we’d set out to do

Tobias Mohr made his comeback from injury on Saturday (25/1), playing a key part in Schalke’s 3-1 win against 1. FC Nürnberg. The 29-year-old provided two assists and served for constant danger on the left flank, together with Anton Donkor, who also contributed an assist.

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Ron Schallenberg: We will make it hard for any team playing with that intensity

The Royal Blues secured a 3-1 victory over 1. FC Nürnberg in their first home game of the year on Saturday (25/1). We heard from the two head coaches, Kees van Wonderen and Miroslav Klose, and Ron Schallenberg after the match.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.