Bundesliga

190824_burgstaller

Guido Burgstaller: The fans’ support was amazing

Both coaches agreed that Bayern deserved to win the game on Saturday (24/8), although David Wagner felt the scoreline was too high. Niko Kovac praised Robert Lewandowski’s clinical nature, while Guido Burgstaller praised the home support.

190824_lewandowski

Lewandowski bags a hat trick as Schalke lose 3-0 to Bayern

FC Schalke 04 have lost their first home game of the new season. Robert Lewandowski scored a hat trick for the visitors to secure a 3-0 win for the reigning Bundesliga champions. Despite the result, the Royal Blues put in a fairly strong performance.

190823_wagner

David Wagner: We have to be confident and brave

David Wagner’s home debut in charge of Schalke will come against FC Bayern tomorrow. “We can’t wait for the match. I have sensed the lads’ excitement all week in training,” said the coach ahead of the fixture with the record German champions (24/8, 18:30 CEST).

190819_riether

Sascha Riether: You can see we’re developing

The new first-team coordinator is pleased with the start of the new season. After all, Sascha Riether has had mixed experiences in that regard as a former player himself. The 36-year old spoke to schalke04.de about the team’s performance against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the Royal Blues’ tactical approach and the challenges ahead.

190818_harit

04 debuts, a milestone reached and one still to come

The 0-0 draw against Mönchengladbach may not have produced any goals, but there were still one or two interesting additions to the stats book.

190817_nuebel

Alexander Nübel: We were very compact at the back

Both coaches were mainly satisfied after the goalless draw in BORUSSIA-Park. David Wagner praised his side for their passionate defending, while Marco Rose was also happy enough with his side’s display. Captain Alexander Nübel and Daniel Caligiuri both spoke to schalke04.de after the game.

gladbach_02

S04 pick up a point on the opening day at Gladbach

FC Schalke 04 have started the new Bundesliga season with a point away in Mönchengladbach. David Wagner’s Bundesliga managerial debut finished 0-0 on Saturday evening (17/8). New Borussia coach Marco Rose also took charge of his first game at the club.

190816_wagner

David Wagner: We can’t wait to get going

After 48 days of preparation, the Bundesliga season will finally kick off for FC Schalke 04. The Royal Blues’ first game is away against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday (18:30 CEST). “The team is really excited for the first game. We can’t wait to get going,” said David Wagner, who will make his Bundesliga managerial debut at BORUSSIA-Park.

190710_fans_feature

Matchdays 1-6 scheduled

The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) have confirmed the kick-off times for the first six matchdays of the 2019/20 season. Schalke's first two matches both take place at 18:30 on Saturday evening - first away at Mönchengladbach, followed by a VELTINS-Arena opener against reigning champions Bayern.

190628_spielplan

Two big games to start: Away at Mönchengladbach, then home against Bayern

FC Schalke 04 will start the 2019/20 season away from home as they travel to Borussia Mönchengladbach. The game will be played on August 17th or 18th.

34. Spieltag – FC Schalke 04 – VfB Stuttgart

Benjamin Stambouli: Take the positives from the season

A goalless draw at home to VfB Stuttgart on Saturday (18/05) ended a Bundesliga campaign that FC Schalke 04 will want to forget as soon as possible. Benjamin Stambouli wants to take all the positives from the season into the 19/20 campaign.

190518_stevens_pk

Huub Stevens: I’m looking forward to my rest now

After his final press conference as head coach, Huub Stevens thanked his colleagues for their hard work. VfB coach Nico Willig wished the Dutchman all the best and added that the 65-year-old is one of his role models. Daniel Caligiuri and Alexander Nübel also gave their thoughts after the game. schalke04.de has summarised all their post-match reactions.