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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Benjamin Stambouli: Give something back to the fans

Schalke 04 will be looking to take a newfound confidence into the Revierderby this weekend after losing to Hoffenheim last Saturday. Benjamin Stambouli is optimistic about the upcoming game (27/04/19, 15:30 CEST) and said: “We know what it takes to win the derby. If we play with heart, we can always win!”

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Daniel Caligiuri: Everything is a bit easier when you’re at the top of the table

As Daniel Caligiuri scored his penalty against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim after an hour gone on Saturday, there was plenty of hope from everyone in the Veltins-Arena that Schalke could come from 2-1 down and gain something from the game. “I had a really good feeling after my goal,” reported the 31-year-old.

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Benjamin Stambouli: A game to forget

Benjamin Stambouli did not really know what to say as referee Christian Dingert blew for full time in Schalke’s game against 1899 Hoffenheim: “It’s hard to find the right words straight after the game.” In the end, Schalke had to admit that their opponents were more effective.

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Huub Stevens: My most difficult job

Head coaches Huub Stevens and Julian Nagelsmann reflected on Hoffenheim’s convincing win after the game in the VELTINS-Arena. Debutat Jonas Carls also gave his reactions – schalke04.de has summarised the trio’s reactions.

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