Bundesliga

Thomas Reis: The first half wasn’t good enough for a side in a relegation battle

A poor first-half performance in Sinsheim was followed by a slight improvement in the second, but the Royal Blues ultimately deserved to lose the game. Head coaches Thomas Reis and Pellegrino Matarazzo, as well as Marius Bülter and Ralf Fährmann, all gave their thoughts on the 2-0 loss to Hoffenheim after the game.

Bundesliga

Apr 9, 2023

2-0 defeat away in Sinsheim

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 2-0 away from home by TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Easter Sunday (9/4). The hosts took the lead via an Alex Král own goal in the first half and Ihlas Bebou doubled their lead from the spot after the break.

Bundesliga

Apr 9, 2023

Ralf Fährmann: Heart, passion, commitment

When the players of FC Schalke 04 take to the pitch against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Easter Sunday (9/4, 19:30 CEST), they will be greeted by several thousand Royal Blue fans who have made the trip to Sinsheim to support their side.

Bundesliga

Apr 8, 2023

Thomas Reis: Everyone wants to do their bit to help us stay up

On Easter Sunday (9/4, 19.30 CEST), the Royal Blues take on TSG Hoffenheim, who are currently four points ahead in the table, in a crucial game against a direct rival for Bundesliga survival. Thousands of Schalke fans are making the journey to Sinsheim to support the team in trying to move just one point behind the hosts.

Bundesliga

Apr 6, 2023

Thomas Reis: There are more important things than a game of football

Shortly before the post-match press conference began following the 3-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday (01/04), FC Schalke 04 received devastating news that a fan collapsed in the south stand during the closing stages of the match, and that attempts at resuscitation were sadly unsuccessful.

Bundesliga

Apr 2, 2023

Unbeaten run comes to an end following 3-0 loss to Leverkusen

After a run of eight matches in a row without defeat, FC Schalke 04 were beaten 3-0 at home by Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday (1/4). Their goals were scored by Jeremie Frimpong (50’), Florian Wirtz (61’) and Sardar Azmoun (90+1’).

Bundesliga

Apr 1, 2023

Matriciani wins Bundesliga "Rookie of the Month" award

FC Schalke 04 defender Henning Matriciani has been voted as the Bundesliga’s “Rookie of the Month” for March. The 23-year-old beat Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern München and Dion Beljo of FC Augsburg to the award. The trio were nominated based on their strong performances in the last month.

Bundesliga

Mar 31, 2023

Thomas Reis: Not easy, but not impossible either

The first of FC Schalke 04’s final nine games of the season following the international break is on Saturday at home to Bayer 04 Leverkusen (1/4, 15:30 CEST). The Royal Blues are hoping to continue their eight-game unbeaten run this weekend, but Thomas Reis acknowledged “that it won’t be easy, but not impossible either.”

Bundesliga

Mar 30, 2023

Squad update at the start of the new week

Thomas Reis’ side trained on Monday (27/3) ahead of Saturday’s home game against Bayer Leverkusen. 19 players were involved in the session, the first of the week.

Bundesliga

Mar 27, 2023

Matchdays, 31, 32 and 33 scheduled

The DFL announced the dates and times for the remaining fixtures on Wednesday (22/3). As always, all games on matchday 34 will be played at the same time, 15:30 CEST on a Saturday.

Bundesliga

Mar 22, 2023

Marius Bülter is a man in form

FC Schalke 04’s Marius Bülter has scored four goals in his last four games, including Sportschau’s Goal of the Month for February. The forward converted a penalty in the away game against FC Augsburg on Saturday (18/3), remaining calm in injury time to secure the Royal Blues a point.

Bundesliga

Mar 20, 2023

Moritz Jenz: Showed great morale to earn a point

The Royal Blues are still unbeaten after eight games in the second half of the season, although the team weren’t fully satisfied with their performance in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at FC Augsburg (18/3). Marius Bülter was able to rescue a point from the spot for S04 in injury time, as Schalke were unable to take advantage of their opponents going a man down.

Bundesliga

Mar 20, 2023