Bundesliga

Lacking precision in the decisive moments

Schalke players were all of the same opinion following Sunday’s (05/05) goalless draw against FC Augsburg – that they had the better chances of the game but too often lacked the accuracy in the final third.

Bundesliga

May 6, 2019

Suat Serder: Need to be more clinical in front of goal

After a scoreless draw against FC Augsburg on Sunday 5th May, Schalke are unhappy to have let key goal-scoring opportunities pass them by. With two games remaining, Schalke are aiming to pick up six points. schalke04.de has all the post-match reactions from the head coaches and players.

Bundesliga

May 5, 2019

S04 draw 0-0 with FCA despite good chances

Schalke had to settle for a 0-0 draw against FC Augsburg on Sunday, despite numerous chances to score.

Bundesliga

May 5, 2019

Omar Mascarell: Give the fans another home victory

With the 4-2 victory against Black-Yellow behind them, Schalke 04 now want to take another step forward to avoiding relegation as they take on FC Augsburg on Sunday (05/05/19, 13:30 CEST). Omar Mascarell said that it is an ‘amazing feeling’ to win the derby but emphasized: “Now we have to be fully focused on the Augsburg game and to keep the three points in Schalke!”

Bundesliga

May 4, 2019

Huub Stevens: That has to give us some confidence

Eight days after the derby win against Dortmund, Schalke are looking towards their next important clash. On Sunday (5/5), the Royal Blues face Augsburg (13:30 CEST). The game should be a decisive factor in the relegation battle heading into the last few games of the season. Head coach Huub Stevens hopes that the success in Dortmund should bring new strength into the team during the final run-in.

Bundesliga

May 3, 2019

Breel Embolo: A very special moment

It’s hard to believe, but actually true: Breel Embolo played in his first ever Revierderby on Saturday (27/4). “I was on the bench for the 4-4 last season, which was a great feeling,” said the Swiss striker, who has missed the other three games against the Black and Yellows due to various injuries. The other time, he wasn’t in the squad.

Bundesliga

Apr 30, 2019

Team unity the key to success

It’s has been a tough few weeks and an even tougher season, with the Royal Blues slipping further and further down the table after a rocky Rückrunde. For all those reasons and more, yesterday’s derby victory felt doubly sweet. Firstly, because our Bundesliga survival became even likelier, but also because of how it will have soothed the souls of all the Schalke fans who have endured so much this season.

Bundesliga

Apr 28, 2019

First a party on the team bus, then celebrations with the fans

“Derby winners, derby winners!” was the chant coming from the away dressing room even an hour after the full-time whistle on Saturday. In the midst of the celebrations was Daniel Caligiuri, who got himself on the scoresheet twice. When asked what plans he had for the evening, the 31 year old replied, “We’ll see. But for sure there will be two or three beers involved!”

Bundesliga

Apr 28, 2019

Huub Stevens: Well done to the lads

You could see the joy on Huub Stevens’ face after the derby win. His opposite number Lucien Favre was naturally disappointed. The Swiss coach was angry with the handball decision for the penalty. Both coaches’ reactions have been summarised on schalke04.de.

Bundesliga

Apr 27, 2019

Daniel Caligiuri: I’m pleased for our fans most of all!

The Royal Blues celebrated their derby win with their fans on Saturday (27/4). Daniel Caligiuri, Alexander Nübel, Breel Embolo and Benjamin Stambouli all gave their post-match thoughts on the 4-2 win, which schalke04.de has summarised.

Bundesliga

Apr 27, 2019

Derby win! S04 come from behind to score four in Dortmund

FC Schalke 04 won the 154th Revierderby 4-2 on Satuday (27/4). After Mario Götze (14’) put the hosts ahead, Daniel Caligiuri (18’) and Salif Sané (28’) gave S04 a half-time lead. Caligiuri then added a second after the break (62’) before Breel Embolo sealed the win in the 86th victory. Axel Witsel had pulled one back (84’) for BVB, who ended the game with nine men.

Bundesliga

Apr 27, 2019

Huub Stevens: Good periods in a game aren’t enough in a derby

The sporting signs could be a lot better ahead of the 154th competitive Revierderby on Saturday (27/4, 15:30 CEST). FC Schalke currently sit 15th in the Bundesliga table, only six points ahead of the relegation play-off position with four games to go. Dortmund, on the other hand, are only a point behind table-topping FC Bayern and are still hopeful of winning the title.

Bundesliga

Apr 25, 2019