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Loris Karius: It gives you that extra push

On Saturday (23/8), Loris Karius’ penalty save played a huge part in FC Schalke 04 picking up all three points against local rivals VfL Bochum. The crowd at the VELTINS-Arena were on their feet for the first time when the goalkeeper kept out Kevin Vogt’s 25th-minute spot kick on a special evening for the Royal Blues. The 32-year-old himself did not initially realise the impact that this had.

2. Bundesliga

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Miron Muslic: Sometimes you need a special moment

Head coach Miron Muslic and his counterpart at VfL Bochum, Dieter Hecking, looked back on an intense game during the post-match press conference on Saturday (23/8). Schalke captain Kenan Karaman also spoke to the media from the mixed zone. schalke04.de have summed up all the key quotes from the trio.

2. Bundesliga

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S04 fight back to win 2-1 against VfL Bochum

FC Schalke 04 won 2-1 against VfL Bochum on Saturday evening (23/8), their second straight victory at the VELTINS-Arena this season. Gerrit Holtmann had put the visitors ahead in the 65th minute, before goals from Hasan Kuruçay (76’) and substitute Bryan Lasme (79’) saw the Royal Blues turn the game around.

2. Bundesliga

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Hasan Kuruçay: I’d never seen 1,000 fans at training before

Saturday’s game (23/8) against VfL Bochum won’t be Hasan Kuruçay’s first at the VELTINS-Arena, though it will be his first match there as a Royal Blue. The defender suffered a 1-0 defeat with Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2023/24 season in Gelsenkirchen and is now hoping to taste success there tomorrow night.

2. Bundesliga

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Finn Porath joins FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 have signed Finn Porath from second-division side Holstein Kiel. The 28-year-old midfielder has put pen to paper on a contract running until 30th June 2027.

Team

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Miron Muslic: Play with aggression and at a high intensity from the first second

FC Schalke 04 host local rivals VfL Bochum at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena on Saturday night (23/8, 20:30 CEST). “We’re delighted to be back at home after two consecutive away games,” said coach Miron Muslic. “We’re looking to take all three points.”

2. Bundesliga

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Bryan Lasme: Such a great feeling

Bryan Lasme’s effort in the 107th minute of Sunday’s (17/8) game against 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig snuck into the bottom left corner and ultimately secured the victory required to take FC Schalke 04 into the second round of the DFB-Pokal. “I’m so happy to have scored the winning goal and that I was able to help the team in this way,” said the Frenchman, who was brought on in the 80th minute of the game at the Bruno-Plache-Stadion and went on to break the deadlock.

DFB-Pokal

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Schalke 04 strongly condemns racist abuse directed at Christopher Antwi-Adjei

During Sunday’s (17/08) DFB-Pokal first-round tie between 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig and FC Schalke 04, at least one home supporter racially abused Christopher Antwi-Adjei. The Royal Blues strongly condemn this incident.

DFB-Pokal

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Miron Muslic: A typical cup game

FC Schalke 04 won 1-0 at the Bruno-Plache-Stadion on Sunday (17/8) in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. After the clash that went all the way to extra time with 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig, head coach Miron Muslic and his opposite number Jochen Seitz discussed the game at the post-match press conference. Captain Kenan Karaman also spoke to the media.

DFB-Pokal

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Lasme goal in extra time gives S04 1-0 win in Leipzig

FC Schalke 04 managed to book their place in the second round of the DFB-Pokal on Sunday (17/8). A hard-fought game with last season’s Regionalliga Nordost champions 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig ended 1-0 after Bryan Lasme’s goal in the 107th minute.

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Taylan Bulut joins Besiktas

Taylan Bulut has completed a permanent move to Süper Lig side Besiktas, after the two clubs were able to reach an agreement on a transfer fee for the 19-year-old.

Team

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Miron Muslic: We need to impose ourselves on the game

FC Schalke 04 face 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig away from home on Sunday (17/8) at 15:30 CEST in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. The hosts qualified by winning the Saxony Cup last season. “Our aim is to play well and reach the next round,” said Miron Muslic at the pre-match press conference ahead of the sold-out fixture. 12,321 fans will be at the Bruno-Plache-Stadion this weekend.

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