Bundesliga

Alessandro Schöpf: Fighting spirit and strong mentality

Shortly after full time in Sinsheim, the players and fans turned their attention to the upcoming derby. “A derby is always something extra special,” said Alessandro Schöpf ahead of the game on Saturday in the VELTINS-Arena. “This match is incredibly important in the Ruhr area.”

Bundesliga

Dec 5, 2018

A good feeling going into the derby

Shortly after the final whistle in the game against Hoffenheim, Schalke started looking forward to the next game. Everyone's focus is now on a game that hasn’t even been played yet. The Revierderby will take place during the upcoming match day. The 1-1 draw in Sinsheim didn’t leave the Royal Blues overjoyed, however they will feel optimistic in their preparations for the derby.

Bundesliga

Dec 2, 2018

Bastian Oczipka: Take this mentality and power with us into the derby

Schalke and Hoffenheim drew 1-1 on Saturday, in a game surrounded by handball and penalty controversy. Daniel Caligiuri wanted to see his team be given a second penalty, yet is still pleased to travel back to Gelsenkirchen with one point, as is Domenico Tedesco, even though his team could have ended the match with more. Bastian Oczipka wants to take the momentum from the game into next weekend’s derby. schalke04.de compiled their reaction after the match.

Bundesliga

Dec 1, 2018

Courageous Schalke earn a point in Sinsheim

Schalke earned a valuable point on Saturday away at Hoffenheim. Andrej Kramaric put the hosts ahead with a penalty kick, before Nabil Bentaleb levelled the scores, also from the spot.

Bundesliga

Dec 1, 2018

A right-footed rarity for Bastian Oczipka

Bastian Oczipka sealed the dream comeback yesterday. Schalke were already two goals to the good in stoppage time when the left-back fired a right-footed shot in from distance in his first Bundesliga game for over six months.

Bundesliga

Nov 25, 2018

Steven Skrzybski: An amazing day

Domenico Tedesco was beaming after Schalke’s 5-2 win over 1. FC Nürnberg. His opposite number Michael Köllner was obviously disappointed, and had expected more. Steven Skrzybski was perhaps the happiest man of all, after getting a brace on his first start for the club. Guido Burgstaller was also among the goalscorers, coming back to haunt his former club.

Bundesliga

Nov 24, 2018

Clinical Schalke put five past Nürnberg

FC Schalke 04 celebrated their biggest win under Domenico Tedesco in Saturday night’s meeting with 1. FC Nürnberg at the VELTINS-Arena, storming to a 5-2 victory. Steven Skrzybski netted twice on his first Bundesliga start, with Amine Harit, Guido Burgstaller and Bastian Oczipka providing the other goals.

Bundesliga

Nov 24, 2018

Domenico Tedesco: We have a desire to shape the game

After the dampener in Frankfurt and a Bundesliga-free weekend, the Royal Blues have the chance on Saturday (24/11) to turn their luck around before the winter break. Schalke face 1. FC Nürnberg in the Veltins-Arena at 18:30 CET. Head coach Domenico Tedesco is approaching the game with a positive outlook.

Bundesliga

Nov 22, 2018

Knuckle down and pick up as many points as possible

After beating 1. FC Köln in the DFB-Pokal, the 3-1 win against Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga and the 2-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League, Schalke lost to Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday. “We’re all very disappointed. The 0-3 loss in Frankfurt really hurts,” said Daniel Caligiuri.

Bundesliga

Nov 12, 2018

Domenico Tedesco: “It was an even game until the 60th minute”

Domenico Tedesco and Adi Hütter were both in agreement with each other after Frankfurt’s 3-0 win over Schalke. The head coaches both pointed to the 60th minute as a turning point and agreed that the win was deserved. Alessandro Schöpf also gave his thoughts on the game in the Commzerbank-Arena. Schalke04.de has summarised the reactions from the trio.

Bundesliga

Nov 11, 2018

S04 lose 3-0 in Frankfurt

FC Schalke 04 were unable to stop Eintracht Frankfurt’s excellent form on Sunday (11/11). The hosts, who are now unbeaten in nine games, defeated the Royal Blues 3-0. Luka Jovic scored twice and Sebastien Haller once for the Eagles.

Bundesliga

Nov 11, 2018

Domenico Tedesco: “It’s a tough task that we’ll have to smash through”

There are a lot of things easier than playing Frankfurt away at the moment. Eintracht currently have the strongest home form in the Bundesliga and collected 13 points from their past five games. They’re also unbeaten in eight in all competitions. “It’s a tough task that we’ll have to smash through,” said Domenico Tedesco on the game.

Bundesliga

Nov 9, 2018