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S04 deservedly beat KSC 1-0

FC Schalke 04 defeated Karlsruher SC 1-0 at home on Easter Sunday (5/4). Kenan Karaman scored the only goal of the game (72’) at the VELTINS-Arena to keep the Royal Blues top on 55 points.

2. Bundesliga

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Ron Schallenberg: Full faith in the quality of the team

Slowly but surely, we’re approaching the finish line of the 2025/26 season. The Royal Blues will undoubtedly be full of drive and determination as they approach a high-stakes Easter Sunday (5/4) clash with Karlsruher SC, kicking off at the VELTINS-Arena at 13:30 CEST. “We want to get as much out of the next seven weeks as we possibly can,” said Ron Schallenberg.

2. Bundesliga

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Miron Muslic: Our approach is clear – we’re playing to win

The season run-in will get underway this Sunday (5/4, 13:30 CEST), as FC Schalke 04 welcome Karlsruher SC to a sold-out VELTINS-Arena. “I’m looking forward to all of our remaining games, starting with the one against KSC,” said head coach Miron Muslic.

2. Bundesliga

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World Cup qualification secured, place at the U19 European Championship sealed and debut at U21 level

Edin Džeko, Nikola Katic, Mertcan Ayhan and Mika Wallentowitz were all in action for their national teams on Tuesday (31/3). schalke04.de has rounded up how the quartet got on.

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Edin Džeko undergoing thorough medical examinations, Dylan Leonard completes parts of team training

S04 fans were able to watch preparations for the Easter Sunday clash with Karlsruher SC during Wednesday’s public training session (1/4). Those who were away with their national teams during the international break were not yet involved.

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Aouchiche makes his Algeria debut

Adil Aouchiche made his senior Algeria debut on Friday evening (27/3) as the Schalke midfielder helped celebrate a 7-0 win over Guatemala. Mika Wallentowitz was also on the winning side with Germany’s U19s in EURO qualifying on Saturday (28/3).

Internationals

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Kick-off times confirmed for matchdays 31 to 34

The German Football League (DFL) confirmed the final kick-off times for the current season on Thursday (26/3). The Royal Blues will be in action in the Saturday night slot on two matchdays. As usual, the final round of fixtures will take place on a Sunday at 15:30 CEST.

2. Bundesliga

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Edin Džeko helps Bosnia and Herzegovina make next step to World Cup qualification

The dream of qualifying for this year’s World Cup is still very much alive for Edin Džeko and Nikola Katić. A 4-2 victory on penalties over Wales on Thursday (26/3) means that Bosnia and Herzegovina have booked their place in the qualification play-off final. The game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Džeko playing a key role. The day before, Mika Wallentowitz celebrated making his debut for the Germany U19 side in a 2-2 draw with Sweden.

Internationals

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Quickfire double condemns S04 to friendly defeat in Schweinfurt

To mark the 90th anniversary of the Sachs-Stadion, 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 hosted FC Schalke 04 for a friendly on Thursday evening (26/3). In the end, the third-tier side ran out 2-0 winners thanks to two quick goals just after the break.

Friendly

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S04 head to play 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 – just as they did 90 years ago

Schalke are in action away to third-tier side 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 on Thursday (26/3, 18:00 CET), as the hosts mark the 90th anniversary of their ground, the Riedel Bau Arena im Sachs-Stadion.

Friendly

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Vitalie Becker and Bryan Lasme back in team training

Vitalie Becker and Bryan Lasme were both back on the pitch on Tuesday afternoon (24/3), taking part in a full team session for the first time since their respective layoffs. Adrian Gantenbein, Anton Donkor and Christopher Antwi-Adjei also stepped up their workload after returning last week.

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First-half figures show another positive result for FC Schalke 04

FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. published its financial figures for the first half of the 2025/26 season on Tuesday (24/3). During the first half of the season (1/7 to 31/12/25), the Royal Blues recorded a consolidated profit of €2.5 million (same period last year: €6.6 million), putting the club within the projected range for the season. Revenue totalled €83.5 million (same period last year: €95.0 million). The decline was mainly due to fewer events at the VELTINS-Arena compared to the first half of 2024/25.

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