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Miron Muslic: Stuck to our principles and played really well as a team

Head coach Miron Muslic, his opposite number Alois Schwartz, as well as Loris Karius and Timo Becker all gave their thoughts after Schalke’s 4-1 home win over Preußen Münster on Sunday (19/4).

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S04 ease to 4-1 home win over Preußen Münster

FC Schalke 04 beat Preußen Münster 4-1 at home on Sunday afternoon (19/4). Kenan Karaman, Adil Aouchiche and Moussa Sylla all scored for the league leaders, while a Münster own goal also contributed to the win.

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Soufiane El-Faouzi: We can’t afford to let a single yard go

It wouldn’t be unfair to describe Soufiane El-Faouzi as an absolute mainstay in the Schalke starting XI this season. With his goal last Sunday (12/04), the 23-year-old also managed to produce a moment of true brilliance.

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Miron Muslic: There’s togetherness and real determination in this group

FC Schalke 04 host Preußen Münster at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (19/4) at 13:30 CEST. The fact that the current league leaders are facing the side currently bottom of the table is playing no part in Miron Muslic’s preparations. “We’re not going to change what’s brought us to this point. We need to play well in every game – regardless of who our opponents are,” said the Royal Blues’ head coach.

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Royal Blues preparing for home game against Preußen Münster

FC Schalke 04’s training session on Wednesday (15/4) was open to the fans as preparations continue for Sunday’s (19/4) home match against Preußen Münster.

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Timo Becker: This team just has so much heart

Timo Becker took on an extra responsibility in addition to his usual right-back duties as the Royal Blues fought their way back to a 2-1 victory at SV Elversberg on Sunday (12/4). As Schalke’s captain on the day, the 29-year-old led the team to a crucial away win, and, as was the case in Darmstadt, played a decisive role in securing a successful final result.

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Moussa Ndiaye avoids suspension after successful appeal

FC Schalke 04 lodged an appeal following Moussa Ndiaye’s wrongful sending-off in Sunday’s away game in Elversberg (12/4). That appeal was upheld by the German Football Association (DFB) Sports Court the day after the 2-1 win. As a result, no suspension will be imposed.

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Moussa Sylla: Everyone believes in me and that lets me do my job on the pitch

It was a game that summed this Schalke side up perfectly: despite plenty going against them – an early setback and an unjust sending-off – the Royal Blues came away from SV Elversberg with a 2-1 win on Sunday (12/4). Moussa Sylla put his side ahead while they were down to ten men, and the Royal Blues defended that lead with intensity and heart right up to the final whistle.

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Miron Muslic: We got our reward thanks to our incredible determination

Despite being a man down for much of the game, Schalke 04 secured a huge 2-1 win over SV Elversberg on Sunday (12/4). Both coaches gave us their thoughts on the game, as did Adrian Gantenbein and Youri Mulder.

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Ten-man Schalke come out on top against Elversberg

Thanks to an incredibly energetic performance and goals from Soufiane El-Faouzi and Moussa Sylla, Schalke 04 defeated SV Elversberg 2-1 on Sunday afternoon (12/4). The Royal Blues were also at a numerical disadvantage for almost the entirety of the second half at the URSAPHARM-Arena following Moussa Ndiaye’s red card. Luca Schnellbacher bagged the opener for the home side in the opening stages of the encounter.

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Hasan Kuruçay: Looking forward to a great game

Hasan Kuruçay was the match-winner when FC Schalke 04 ran out 1-0 winners against SV Elversberg back on 8th November 2025. Ahead of the reverse fixture against the league’s current third-placed side, the 28-year-old’s focus isn’t on the aforementioned win at the VELTINS-Arena. Rather, he’s only thinking of the upcoming clash at the URSAPHARM-Arena on Sunday (12/4, 13:30 CEST).

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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."