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Ron Schallenberg: It’s not something I take for granted

It was a special evening for Ron Schallenberg. S04’s 5-3 home win over 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday night (21/2) not only delivered plenty of drama – it also came with a welcome side effect for the defensive midfielder.

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Miron Muslic: The most important thing now is the Fürth game next week

After the chaotic 5-3 win against 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday (21/2), Miron Muslic and his opposite number, Petrik Sander, were present at the post-match press conference. Kevin Müller spoke following his debut for the club, with Kenan Karaman also talking about the game in the mixed zone. schalke04.de has gathered the most important quotes from the quartet below.

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S04 come out on top in chaotic eight-goal thriller against Magdeburg

On Saturday (21/2), FC Schalke 04 won their second successive match in the 2. Bundesliga. The Royal Blues emerged victorious in a frantic, back-and-forth evening clash against 1. FC Magdeburg, eventually running out as 5-3 winners. In front of 61,378 fans at the VELTINS-Arena, Adil Aouchiche played a considerable role in giving Schalke the lead, with his strike ultimately going down as a Jean Hugonet own goal. Edin Džeko and Dejan Ljubičič also got on the scoresheet for Schalke, with Kenan Karaman bagging a brace. Alexander Nollenberger and Mateusz Zukowski (2) were the goalscorers for the visitors.

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Miron Muslic: Every game in the 2. Bundesliga is a 50-50 contest

At a sold-out VELTINS-Arena this Saturday (21/2), FC Schalke 04 will be hoping to finally experience that unparalleled feeling of winning in front of a home crowd again as they face 1. FC Magdeburg at 20:30 CET, having only managed a draw in each of their two games in Gelsenkirchen this calendar year. While FCM currently sit down in sixteenth place in the league table, head coach Miron Muslic has warned of the threat posed by this weekend’s opponent. “Magdeburg have recorded the most shots of any side in the division at this point and averaged the highest possession as well, with obvious strength in the attacking department,” said the head coach when asked what kind of challenge his team are gearing up for on Saturday night.

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Preparations for the home game against Magdeburg well underway

It was a busy Wednesday afternoon at the training pitches, with full-back Adrian Gantenbein finally able to join his teammates for the full session ahead of Saturday’s game against 1. FC Magdeburg (21/2).

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Schalke 04 agree to terminate contract with Amin Younes

FC Schalke 04 and Amin Younes have agreed to terminate his contract effective immediately. Frank Baumann, S04 board member for sport, shared the decision in a one-on-one conversation with the midfielder on Monday (16/2).

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Youri Mulder: What matters is how you learn from times like that

Youri Mulder looked a little tense on Sunday afternoon (15/2), or at least he did towards the end of Schalke’s game at Holstein-Stadion. The Royal Blues battled their way through an intense final phase of the match in Kiel, ultimately doing enough to get over the line in their first win of 2026.

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Kenan Karaman: The simple goals are the most beautiful

There was a clear sense of relief after Schalke’s 2-1 win away at Holstein Kiel on Sunday (15/2). The Royal Blues took a two-goal lead, as they had done against Dynamo Dresden, but managed to hold on to the advantage this time to secure all three points and a first win of the new year.

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Miron Muslic: Both goals were worked on in training

After Sunday’s 2-1 win in Kiel (15/2), Miron Muslic reflected on an eventful 90 minutes at the post-match press conference alongside Holstein coach Marcel Rapp. Goalkeeper Loris Karius also spoke in the Mixed Zone.

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Karaman and Kuruçay both score in 2-1 away win in Kiel

FC Schalke 04 secured three important points on Sunday afternoon (15/2) with a 2-1 win away at Holstein Kiel. Kenan Karaman and Hasan Kuruçay gave the visitors a 2-0 lead at the break, before David Zec pulled one back for Kiel from the spot in the second half. The Royal Blues were able to hold on to their lead late on to earn their first victory of 2026.

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Moussa Ndiaye: I love how the fans get right behind the team

Moussa Ndiaye has been a Royal Blue for almost two weeks now. The left-back, who joined S04 on loan from Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht, was thrust straight into the starting XI for last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Dynamo Dresden, and put in an impressive display on his debut. The 23-year-old looked calm and composed on the ball and seemed to immediately know how to effectively slot into Schalke’s system, even after so few training sessions with the team.

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Miron Muslic: We’ll quickly find the right balance again

The Royal Blues travel up north to play away against Holstein Kiel on Sunday (15/2) at 13:30 CET. Head coach Miron Muslic spoke ahead of the match about the challenge the Storks pose and gave an update on his squad.

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