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Schalke hold Bayern to a goalless draw

FC Schalke 04 earned a deserved point against FC Bayern in front of a sold-out crowd of 62,094 at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (5/9). After more than 90 hard-fought minutes, the game ended goalless. Bayern created the better chances but could find no way past a Schalke side which defended with real commitment.

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Miron Muslic: The Bundesliga returns to the VELTINS-Arena

On Saturday evening (5/9), the Royal Blues welcome FC Bayern for the 18:30 CEST kick-off in what will be the first Bundesliga match at the VELTINS-Arena in more than three years. Head coach Miron Muslic is relishing the challenge of facing Germany’s record champions.

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Frank Baumann on the transfer window: We feel well equipped

With the summer transfer window now closed, Frank Baumann has taken stock of Schalke’s business. The board member for sport discusses the squad that has been assembled, competition for places, Hwang’s last-minute arrival and the club’s financial position following the window.

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Ron Schallenberg handed a two-match ban

Ron Schallenberg has been suspended for two matches by the DFB’s sports tribunal. The midfielder will therefore miss both the home game against FC Bayern München (5/9) and the away game at Union Berlin (11/9).

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Youri Mulder: You can see our principles

The result was anything but satisfactory, but Youri Mulder still took positives from Schalke’s Bundesliga opener away to FC Augsburg on Sunday (30/8), despite the 3-0 defeat and the areas that still need work. Schalke’s director of professional football believes the team have a solid foundation to build on.

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Miron Muslic: The lads are keen to keep improving

FC Schalke 04 began their new Bundesliga campaign with a 3-0 defeat away to FC Augsburg on Sunday (30/8). The newly promoted side nevertheless had some promising spells, as both coaches acknowledged afterwards. Loris Karius and Timo Becker also believe there is plenty to build on.

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Ten-man S04 beaten by Augsburg in Bundesliga opener

FC Schalke 04 began their Bundesliga campaign with a 3-0 defeat away to FC Augsburg on Sunday (30/8). Michael Gregoritsch, Anton Kade and Rodrigo Ribeiro scored the goals for the hosts at the WWK ARENA. S04 played the final half an hour with ten men after Ron Schallenberg was shown a red card in the second half.

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Miron Muslic: There’s an incredible sense of excitement here

The wait is finally over. On Sunday (30/8, 17:30 CEST), 1,191 days after their last game in the German top flight, FC Schalke 04 will return to the Bundesliga away to FC Augsburg. Head coach Miron Muslic is relishing the club’s return.

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Kenan Karaman leads six-man team council

Shortly before the start of the new season, head coach Miron Muslic has named Schalke’s team council for the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. The six-man group is headed by captain Kenan Karaman.

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Edin Džeko: I’m still hungry for more

Edin Džeko is back in Gelsenkirchen after signing a season-long contract with FC Schalke 04 . During a press conference on Tuesday (4/8), he discussed his return and what he’s hoping to achieve in his 23rd season of professional football. schalke04.de have summed up all the key quotes from the striker.

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Maximilian Wöber: I want to prove at Schalke that I belong in the Bundesliga

Maximilian Wöber’s first week as a Royal Blue came while the team were away at training camp in his native Austria. The defender used the time to get to know his new teammates and the coaching staff. “I’m very happy that my first days here went well and that I’ve been able to settle in,” said the 28-year-old.

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Exact schedule confirmed for matchdays 1 to 4

The Bundesliga have confirmed the exact kick-off times and dates for the opening 04 matchdays of the 2026/27 season. Schalke's campaign gets underway away at FC Augsburg on Sunday at 17:30 CEST, while the first home fixture against FC Bayern München will take place on Saturday evening at 18:30 CEST.

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