Bundesliga

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Frankfurt win the game in the ninth minute of added time

FC Schalke 04 slipped to a 2-1 home defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday (6/4). Frankfurt, who are unbeaten in 15 games in 2019, scored the winning goal in the ninth minute of added time thanks to a penalty from Luka Jovic.

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Huub Stevens: “We have a good chance if our plan works”

FC Schalke 04 will face Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday in the VELTINS-Arena (6/4), with the visitors currently on a 14 game unbeaten run in all competitions. Huub Stevens is aware of how difficult a challenge it will be and underlined the fact that S04 will only be able to stop Frankfurt’s dangerous attackers by defending as a unit.

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One milestone, two firsts and three important points

From a footballing point of view, Schalke’s 1-0 victory in Hannover on Sunday (31/3) was not exactly a treat. “But that wasn’t to be expected,” admitted head coach Huub Stevens. “In a situation like ours you have to fight, and the guys did that brilliantly.” The Dutchman explained that the group had been lacking confidence due to the recent negative events at the club. Therefore, the three points earned on Sunday are not only important when looking at the table, but also mentally.

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Nassim Boujellab: It’s a dream come true

After impressive performances in training and a strong showing during the friendly in Sevilla, U23s player Nassim Boujellab is starting to make a name for himself. His reward came on Sunday (31/3) in Hannover, when he made his Bundesliga debut after replacing Suat Serdar in the 79th minute.

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Alexander Nübel: The whole team won the match today

The two head coaches both agreed after the final whistle on Sunday (31/3) that the Royal Blues had luck on their side and a fine goalkeeper too. schalke04.de has summarised the post-match reactions from Huub Stevens and Thomas Doll. Alexander Nübel and Head of Sport Jochen Schneider also gave their views on the win in Hannover.

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Suat Serdar scores, Royal Blues win 1-0

FC Schalke 04 won their first game in the Bundesliga for over two months with a 1-0 win over Hannover 96 on Sunday (31/3). Suat Serdar scored the only goal of the game in 39th minute.

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Huub Stevens: The team will give everything to secure a good result

After a two week international break, FC Schalke 04 return to Bundesliga action away against Hannover 96 on Sunday afternoon (15:30 CEST). Royal Blues head coach Huub Stevens is hoping to secure his points since returning to the club. However, the 65 year-old has not given any insight as to who will be available for Schalke on Sunday afternoon.

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Omar Mascarell: We want to finally reward ourselves for our hard work

As a result of adductor pains, Omar Mascarell has been unable to help his team in recent Bundesliga matches. However, the Spaniard is fit once more and celebrated his return from injury in the Trofeo Antonio Puerta match against Sevilla. “It is a great feeling to be back,” said Mascarell.

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Ahmed Kutucu: A player in-between stadiums and studying

After signing his first professional contract with FC Schalke 04 in February, Ahmed Kutucu was able to live out one of his life dreams. Now he’s on the brink of living out another big dream of his: completing his education. The 19-year-old has already completed his first exam and had “a good feeling” about it. Of course, one of his subjects is, unsurprisingly, sport.

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Bastian Oczipka: We have to reward our performance with goals

On the back of a strong performance against Spanish top flight side Sevilla, which unfortunately ended in defeat, preparation is now underway for the Royal Blues’ upcoming Bundesliga fixture in Hannover (31/03, kick-off 15:30 CET). Schalke will hope to end their current goal drought on Sunday.

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Alexander Nübel: I’m looking forward to playing against such a big club

Huub Stevens has been in charge of Schalke 04 for around a week. Alexander Nübel is already happy with the experienced coach after his first few training sessions. “He likes speaking to you one-on-one and is mentally very strong,” said the 22-year-old about Schalke’s coach of the century.

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Times confirmed for the final games of the season - derby to take place on a Saturday at 15:30 CEST

Die Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) hat am Dienstag (19.3.) die letzten noch offenen Anstoßzeiten der Saison 2018/2019 terminiert. Zu diesen vier Begegnungen zählt auch das Derby.