Bundesliga

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Huub Stevens: I’m disappointed, but I saw some positives

On his comeback as Schalke head coach, Huub Stevens was satisfied with his team’s performance. Because of this, it was even more disappointing that his side lost 1-0 to RB Leipzig on Saturday (16/3). Leipzig coach Ralf Rangnick explained how the Knappen played well and how his side had luck on their side today. schalke04.de has summarised the coaches’ reactions as well as those from Sebastian Rudy and Alexander Nübel.

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Royal Blues lose 1-0 against Leipzig

FC Schalke 04 failed to take any points on Huub Stevens’ return to the dugout against RB Leipzig. Despite a strong performance against the third-placed team, the Royal Blues slipped to 1-0 defeat. Timo Werner scored the only goal in the 14th minute.

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Huub Stevens: We will need to show the values that define Schalke

Huub Stevens and Mike Büskens will be on the bench for Saturday’s home game against RB Leipzig (16/03, 15:30 CET). The duo will coach the side for the rest of the season after Domenico Tedesco’s departure. The two will be supported by Matthias Kreutzer, a new team analyst and assistant coach, and Gerald Asamoah, who will be the team’s new team manager.

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Build on the display and then reap the rewards in the coming games

FC Schalke 04 are still waiting for their second win in the second half of the Bundesliga season. Despite that, the performance in Bremen was an encouraging one. The Knappen improved on their recent displays against Mainz and Düsseldorf. “We showed what we can do,” said Benjamin Stambouli.

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Domenico Tedesco: The game changed after their second goal

It was a disappointing in the Weser-Stadion for the Royal Blues. Both head coaches reflected on the match in the post-match press conference, both agreeing on many points. Schalke players Guido Burgstaller and Alexander Nübel also gave their thoughts on the 4-2 defeat. schalke04.de has summarised the reactions.

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A strong reaction, but still no points

FC Schalke 04 put in a very different performance against Werder Bremen on Friday (8/3) than they did against Fortuna Düsseldorf last week. The encouraging performance, however, wasn’t rewarded with any points, as S04 slipped to a 4-2 defeat.

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Fight for one another on the pitch!

After the extremely disappointing past few weeks on the pitch, the Royal Blues face SV Werder Bremen on Friday night (8/3, 20:30 CET). Head coach Domenico Tedesco wants to focus on the strengths the team had last season.

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Domenico Tedesco: You could sense our uncertainty

The moods of the two head coaches after Saturday’s (2/3) defeat to Fortuna Düsseldorf couldn’t be more different. While Friedhelm Funkel was delighted with his side’s thumping win, Domenico Tedesco was hugely disappointed. schalke04.de has summarised their post-match reactions, as well as Daniel Caligiuri’s.

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Schalke beaten 4-0 by Fortuna Düsseldorf

The Royal Blues continue to wait for a win. After five Bundesliga games without a win, S04 failed to break their duck against Fortuna Düsseldorf. The promoted side ran out 4-0 winners in the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (2/3). Dodi Lukebakio opened the scoring from the spot (31’), before Dawid Kownacki (62', 84’) and Benito Raman (69’) added goals in the second half.

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“We have to start getting back on track”

FC Schalke 04 have already won two competitive matches against Fortuna Düsseldorf this season. The Royal Blues will need to perform a lot better than they did during the 3-0 defeat in Mainz last week if they want to win against Fortuna for the third time.

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Domenico Tedesco: A very tough moment for us all

Disappointed with the result and especially disappointed with their performance: after the 3-0 loss against Mainz, coach Domenico Tedesco and Bastian Oczipka spoke about the deserved defeat and were more than unhappy with Schalke’s display. schalke04.de presents the post-match reaction.

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Schalke defeated 3-0 in Mainz

Schalke were beaten 3-0 by Mainz on Saturday. Karim Onisiwo scored a brace and Jean-Philippe Mateta also got a goal, as Sandro Schwarz's team beat the Royal Blues.