Bundesliga

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Youri Mulder: We showed great spirit

FC Schalke 04 were disappointed to be left empty-handed after a narrow 2-1 defeat against TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday (8/11). Afterwards, Youri Mulder was quick to shift the focus to the future: “There are several positives that we can take with us.” Amongst these, he listed the Royal Blues’ improved attacking output.

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Kevin Müller: It’s small steps that we need to take

FC Schalke 04 fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat to TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday evening (8/11). Afterwards, head coaches Miron Muslic and Christian Ilzer discussed the result at the post-game press conference. Kenan Karaman and Kevin Müller also offered their thoughts on the defeat. schalke04.de have gathered all the key quotes.

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Schalke fall to narrow 2-1 defeat at TSG Hoffenheim

FC Schalke 04 suffered a 2-1 defeat at TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday (8/11). Despite creating several chances, the Royal Blues were unable to complete a comeback after Junior Adamu cut the deficit in the second half. Fisnik Asllani and Tim Lemperle had previously gotten on the scoresheet for the hosts in the first half.

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Miron Muslic: Pressure can give rise to the most stable and valuable things

The Royal Blues will round off matchday 9 in the Bundesliga away at TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday evening (8/11, 19:30 CET). Ahead of the match, head coach Miron Muslic said, "It will be a tough challenge for us, but we will face it together and as one."

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Dates and kick-off times confirmed for matchdays 12 to 18

The Bundesliga confirmed the dates and kick-off times for matchdays 12 to 18 on Thursday (5/11). The derby against Borussia Dortmund will take place on Sunday, 6th December.

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Dejan Ljubičić: We need to show that we’re absolutely determined to score goals

Schalke suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to RB Leipzig on Saturday afternoon (31/10). Following the game at the VELTINS-Arena, head coach Miron Muslic and his opposite number Martín Demichelis shared their thoughts at the post-match press conference. Kenan Karaman and Dejan Ljubičić also gave their assessments of the 90 minutes. schalke04.de has rounded up the reaction.

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Schalke beaten 2-0 by Leipzig despite battling display

The Royal Blues suffered a 2-0 home defeat to RB Leipzig on Saturday (31/10). A penalty put the visitors on course for victory before a second goal late on sealed the result.

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Miron Muslic: We need to be organised and aggressive against Leipzig

FC Schalke 04 host RB Leipzig at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (31/10), with kick-off at 15:30 CET. Ahead of the matchday 8 encounter, head coach Miron Muslic discussed the challenges facing his side as they prepare for their third game in a week.

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Timo Becker: We showed a completely different side to ourselves

FC Schalke 04 kept their third clean sheet of the season on Saturday (24/10). It was a particularly impressive achievement given 1. FC Köln’s home record this calendar year, with the Billy Goats having scored in all 13 of their previous Bundesliga home games in 2026. “We put in a good performance away from home, were much better than we were against Mainz and showed a completely different side to ourselves,” said Timo Becker.

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Miron Muslic: No small feat at this stage of the season

Schalke picked up a point away to 1. FC Köln on Saturday (24/10). Following the goalless draw on the Rhine, both head coaches gave their thoughts on the match, alongside goalkeeper Loris Karius and director of professional football Youri Mulder.

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Points shared as Schalke draw 0-0 at 1. FC Köln

It was a game with plenty of pace and intensity, but no goals to match up. FC Schalke 04’s trip away to 1. FC Köln ended in a 0-0 draw on Saturday afternoon (24/10). Two injuries, however, took some of the shine off an otherwise impressive performance from the Royal Blues.

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Robin Gosens: Coming up with more ideas on the ball

Schalke are on their travels this Saturday (24/10), heading to fellow North Rhine-Westphalia side 1. FC Köln for a 15:30 CEST kick-off. Robin Gosens is determined to lead by example ahead of the trip to the Rhineland. “We want to do a lot of things better than we did against Mainz. We have to, and we will. I have a lot of confidence in our team.”