Bundesliga

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Tim Skarke wins Goal of the Month for April with curling strike

Two months after Marius Bülter, another Schalker has scored a Goal of the Month: Tim Skarke’s beautiful curling effort, the opener in the 5-2 win at home to Hertha BSC, earned over 70,000 votes.

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Sebastian Polter: The belief that we can stay in this division is immense

He came on in the 77th minute and got the all important equaliser in the 85th. While Sebastian Polter certainly played his part in the deserved draw with Frankfurt, the striker wasn’t fully satisfied after his goal.

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Cedric Brunner: We need to keep on believing

The Royal Blues rescued a point with a late goal against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday (20/5), but were still not happy with the 2-2 draw. Thomas Reis, his opposite number Oliver Glasner and Cedric Brunner spoke to the media after the game.

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2-2 draw at home against Frankfurt

FC Schalke 04 drew 2-2 at home against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday (20/5). Simon Terodde put S04 ahead in the first minute, only to see the visitors turn the game around through goals from Daichi Kamada and Tuta. Sebastian Polter came off the bench to earn the Royal Blues a deserved point late on.

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Thomas Reis: Be brave, clever and focused

Step-by-step towards safety is the motto of head coach Thomas Reis, whose side is next in action on Saturday (20/5, 15:30 CEST) at home to Eintracht Frankfurt. A win would put the Royal Blues in a good position ahead of the final matchday next weekend.

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Thomas Reis: The important thing is where we are after matchday 34

There was no doubt that Bayern deserved to get the win on Saturday (13/5). Thomas Reis and his opposite number Thomas Tuchel both spoke to the press about the home team’s 6-0 win, while Marius Bülter and Danny Latza also gave their thoughts on the game.

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Schalke beaten away in Munich

FC Schalke 04’s two-game winning run came to an abrupt end on Saturday (13/5). FC Bayern beat the Royal Blues 6-0 in Munich thanks to goals from Thomas Müller (21’), Joshua Kimmich (29’, penalty), Serge Gnabry (50’, 65’), Mathys Tel (80’) and Noussair Mazraoui (90’+2).

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Thomas Reis: We have a clear target

Marius Bülter’s late, late winner in Mainz, coupled with the other results in the division over the following two days, means that FC Schalke 04 are no longer in the bottom three for the first time since matchday 8, something the Royal Blues will want to maintain until the end of the season. However, Thomas Reis’ side have an extremely difficult away game up next, as they travel to Munich to play FC Bayern on Saturday (13/5, 15:30 CEST). “We know what to expect,” said the head coach.

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Marius Bülter: Our game is defined by emotions

Marius Bülter scored for FC Schalke 04 in the 12th minute of injury time in a vital 3-2 win against 1. FSV Mainz 05. The striker didn’t let the pressure get to him, as he stepped up to the spot and slotted home the winning goal.

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Thomas Reis: Never stopped believing we could win

A very late Marius Bülter goal from the penalty spot helped Schalke 04 to a crucial 3-2 win over 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Friday night (05/05). We heard from both coaches, Tom Krauß and Gerald Asamoah after an emotional 90+15 minutes in Mainz.

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Marius Bülter scores in 12th minute of added time to give S04 all three points in Mainz

FC Schalke 04 sealed a dramatic 3-2 away win against 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Friday (05/05). The winning goal came in the 12th minute of additional time, with Marius Bülter scoring from the penalty spot.

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Thomas Reis: The win over Bremen has given us a real boost

After picking up three hugely important points against Werder Bremen last weekend, FC Schalke 04 are aiming for their next win when they travel to play 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Friday night (5/5, 20:30 CEST). Cedric Brunner and Tim Skarke could both return to action for the Royal Blues.