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Ron Schallenberg: We are one unit – on the pitch and in the stands

When the whistle finally blew to confirm three points for the Royal Blues on Friday (6/3), Ron Schallenberg looked overjoyed to be able to share the moment with both his teammates and a sold-out crowd at the VELTINS-Arena. Having played the full game against Arminia Bielefeld, in what was Schalke’s ninth home win of the season, our midfield metronome sat down with us for a schalke04.de interview, in which he discussed the clash with DSC, next Sunday’s showdown with Hannover 96, and how important it is to feel the backing of the fans.

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Kevin Müller: The clean sheet and the win will only help make us better as a team

Goalkeeper Kevin Müller kept his first clean sheet on what was his third appearance for FC Schalke 04, helping his side secure an important 1-0 win at home against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (6/3). Müller announced his intentions early on, cutting off a Bielefeld counter-attack in the opening minutes of the match. "It's always nice to be able to start a game off well," said the 34-year-old. "That's the toughest thing about being a goalkeeper: you never know exactly when you'll be needed."

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Miron Muslic: That’s what intensity and mentality look like

After Schalke’s 1-0 home win over Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (6/3), head coaches Miron Muslic and Mitch Kniat shared their thoughts at the post-match press conference. In the Mixed Zone, captain Kenan Karaman and Mertcan Ayhan also reflected on an intense 90 minutes at the VELTINS-Arena. schalke04.de round up all the post-match reaction.

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Džeko strike earns 1-0 win over Bielefeld

Another three points for the Royal Blues! FC Schalke 04 were 1-0 winners against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening (6/3) to open matchday 25 in the 2. Bundesliga. Edin Džeko scored the only goal of the game in a sold-out VELTINS-Arena after 15 minutes. It was Schalke’s number 10’s fifth goal of the season in just his seventh appearance.

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Timings confirmed for matchdays 28 to 30

The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) have announced the timings for matchdays 28 to 30 in the 2. Bundesliga. This includes the home games against both Karlsruher SC and Preußen Münster, as well as the match away at SV Elversberg.

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Miron Muslic: Sticking to our process instead of talking about targets

FC Schalke 04 kick off matchday 25 with a home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (6/3) at 18:30 CET. At a sold-out VELTINS-Arena, Miron Muslic is expecting plenty of intensity, a compact shape and a strong mentality from the away side. “Our opponents approach games in a similar way to us. It’ll be vertical football against vertical football, pressing against counter-pressing,” predicted the 43-year-old.

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Stubaital remains tourism partner of S04: Knappen to head back to Austria for training camp this summer

Glück auf and servus, Stubai Tirol! After a successful first outing last year, FC Schalke 04’s first team will head down to the Austrian valley region of Stubaital from 19th to 26th July for another summer training camp ahead of the 2026/2027 season. The club’s partnership with local tourism association Stubai Tirol has therefore been extended to run until the end of the calendar year 2026.

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Sylla back in training as S04 gear up for Arminia under the lights

Moussa Sylla, who was forced to sit out for Schalke’s trip to SpVgg Greuther Fürth due to an adductor problem, returned to Schalke’s team training for the session on Tuesday (3/3).

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Miron Muslic: We have to settle for a point

After going 1-0 down, the Royal Blues fought back to draw 1-1 away at SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Saturday night (28/2) and took a point home with them. Afterwards, head coaches Miron Muslic and Heiko Vogel, as well as Youri Mulder, reflected on the match.

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Stunning Ljubičić strike earns S04 a point in Fürth

FC Schalke 04 drew 1-1 away against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Saturday night (28/2). 16,126 fans at the Sportpark Ronhof | Thomas Sommer saw the hosts go 1-0 up via a Dennis Srbeny goal in the first half, but Dejan Ljubičić’s thunderbolt after the break drew the Royal Blues level.

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Miron Muslic: Start with the same spirit and intensity

The Royal Blues are once again playing at the primetime slot of 20:30 CET this week, this time away to SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Saturday (28/2). Head coach Miron Muslic looked ahead to the challenge with full focus.

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Edin Džeko: That’s part of the reason I came here

When the final whistle blew in the 5-3 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday (21/2), Edin Džeko was a much sought-after interviewee from the Schalke camp. With a superb headed goal and an equally impressive assist, the striker played a decisive role in the Royal Blues’ second consecutive win.