Bundesliga

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Frederik Rönnow: Thinking positive and building confidence

After losing the Revierderby last weekend, all eyes now turn toward the clash with VfB Stuttgart this Friday evening (30/10, 20.30 CET). “What happened in the past, belongs in the past,” says goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow. “We have to look forward instead.”

FC Schalke 04, Union Berlin, Saison 2020/2021, Bundesliga, 18.10

Home game vs. VfB Stuttgart behind closed doors

Due to the seven-day infection rate in Gelsenkirchen rising to 140.2 – way over the limit of 35 – the local authorities have informed S04 that Friday’s home game against VfB Stuttgart must take place behind closed doors, thus revoking the agreement for 300 fans to attend the game.

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Can Bozdogan: We have to trust ourselves a lot more

Can Bozdogan was certainly hoping for a different outcome in his first Revierdeby with the senior squad, as the Royal Blues fell to a 3-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund. However, just as clear as the result were the lessons that the 19-year-old was able to draw after the final whistle on Saturday.

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Manuel Baum: We need some success to get us back on track

Head coaches Manuel Baum and Lucien Favre gave their thoughts after the Revierderby, while Bastian Oczipka also spoke to the press.

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S04 lose the derby in Dortmund

FC Schalke 04 lost the 97th Revierderby in the Bundesliga 3-0 on Saturday night (24/10). Manuel Akanji, Erling Haaland and Mats Hummels scored for the hosts.

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Manuel Baum: A clear mind and fire in our bellies

In just his third Bundesliga game in charge of FC Schalke 04, Manuel Baum will lead his side into his first Revierderby. Saturday’s clash will be the 157th between the two sides in all competitions and the 97th in the Bundesliga (18:30 CEST).

08.10.2020, Fussball, Saison 2020/2021, Testspiel, FC Schalke 04 – SC Paderborn, Kilian Ludewig (FC Schalke 04) Gelsenk

Kilian Ludewig: Everybody knows how much this derby means

Schalke’s new right-back, Kilian Ludewig, recently made his Bundesliga debut for the club in the home game against 1. FC Union Berlin. Up next: the Revierderby! The 20-year-old is looking forward to the clash with BVB on Saturday evening (24/10, 18:30 CEST).

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Goncalo Paciencia: A small step in the right direction

Goncalo Paciencia secured the first point of the season for the Royal Blues with his header in the 69th minute against Union Berlin on Sunday (18/10). But the striker wasn’t entirely satisfied after the final whistle. “We absolutely wanted to win,” says the 26-year-old.

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Manuel Baum: Good reaction to going behind

Following Sunday evening's 1-1 draw at the VELTINS-Arena, both coaches spoke of a deserved point for their teams. Steven Skrzybski saw the draw against his old club Union Berlin as a step in the right direction. schalke04.de brings you his post-match comments, as well as those from Manuel Baum and Union head coach Urs Fischer.

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Schalke pick up first point of the season in 1-1 Union draw

The first point is finally on the board for FC Schalke 04. Manuel Baum’s side came from behind to draw 1-1 against Union Berlin on Sunday evening (18/10) thanks to Goncalo Paciencia’s first Royal Blue goal. Former Schalker Marvin Friedrich scored the opener for the visitors.

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Manuel Baum: Play more attacking but still defend well

New Schalke head coach can hardly for Sunday’s home game against Union Berlin in the VELTINS-Arena (18/10, 18:00 CEST). “We will do all we can to keep the points auf Schalke,” said the 41-year-old ahead of his first home match in charge.

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Only 300 fans allowed at home game against Union Berlin due to Corona

Due to the infection rate in Gelsenkirchen, FC Schalke 04 have decided not to allocate tickets for the home game against Union Berlin (Oct 18).