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Timings confirmed for matchdays 8 and 9

The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) announced the timings for Bundesliga matchdays 8 and 9 on Thursday afternoon, with the dates and kick-off times now confirmed for the games against Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen.

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Marius Bülter: It can happen once, but not four or five times

Marius Bülter had imagined that his first meeting with his former club would go rather differently. The striker scored his third goal of the season against Union Berlin, but it was ultimately not much consolation to the 29-year-old. "I don't think I've ever lost by such a high margin," said the forward. "It’s extremely painful and feels anything but good.

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Cedric Brunner: This really hurts

At the post-match press conference on Saturday, Frank Kramer and Union head coach Urs Fischer both commented on the game at the VELTINS-Arena. Cedric Brunner and Alexander Schwolow gave their opinions in front of the cameras on the 6-1 loss. Schalke04.de has summarised their statements.

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Schalke lose 6-1 at home to Union

It wasn't to be for Schalke as they were defeated 6-1 on Saturday afternoon. Marius Bülter brought the Royal Blues level from the spot just after the half-hour mark. Morten Thorsby (6'), Sheraldo Becker (36', 46'), Janik Haberer (45+3') and Sven Michel (87', 90') all scored for the visitors.

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Frank Kramer: We need togetherness between the players and the fans

After a hard-fought battle against Wolfsburg returned one point for the Royal Blues, Frank Kramer’s side will look to take all three at home to Union Berlin this Saturday (15:30 CEST).

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Alexander Schwolow: To get a clean sheet feels really good

Shortly after the final whistle, Rouven Schröder walked across the pitch at the Volkswagen Arena and lovingly held Alexander Schwolow by the face. The sporting director knew how significant the goalkeeper’s contribution had been to Schalke claiming a point. The Royal Blues fought passionately, and thanks to a number of strong saves by Schwolow, were able to come away with a point against Wolfsburg on Saturday (20.08).

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Frank Kramer: We have solid foundations based on hard work

Two missed penalties, a disallowed Wolfsburg goal – and in the end, a goalless draw. After 90 minutes in Wolfsburg on Saturday (20th August), the head coach as well as Simon Terodde and Marius Bülter spoke about the game. Schalke04.de has summarized the most important parts of their interviews:

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Resilient S04 hold Wolfsburg to a goalless draw

FC Schalke 04 earned a hard-fought point as they drew 0-0 away at VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday (20/8). Alexander Schwolow made a number of fine saves, although Simon Terodde twice missed out on a golden opportunity from the penalty spot in the first half.

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Frank Kramer: We want to dictate play and take our chances

A week on from Schalke’s dramatic last-minute draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the Royal Blues prepare to face VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday (20/8, 15:30 CEST). Head coach Frank Kramer was able to draw positives from the 2-2 draw against the Foals, but also added that there is room for improvement still.

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Rodrigo Zalazar and Schalke’s Uruguayan connection

He scored Schalke’s final home goal last season against FC St. Pauli to guarantee promotion – and then notched the club’s first at the VELTINS-Arena in 2022/23 on Saturday against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

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Marius Bülter: The fans really pushed us on

Frank Kramer’s first home game as head coach of Schalke was an eventful one. Alongside Gladbach boss Daniel Farke, he spoke to the media after the game. S04 strikers Marius Bülter and Simon Terodde also gave their thoughts on the 2-2 draw.

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Last-minute Bülter penalty earns S04 a draw against Gladbach

62,271 supporters were in attendance for FC Schalke 04’s first home game of the season against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Marius Bülter rescued a point for S04 with his penalty in injury time after the away team came from 1-0 down to lead 2-1. Rodrigo Zalazar opened the scoring with a stunning strike in the first half for the Royal Blues.

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