Bundesliga

"The atmosphere is good,” says Christian Heidel

Schalke 04 will face Werder Bremen on Saturday (20/10/18) and sporting director Christian Heidel spoke to schalke04.de about the upcoming game, their schedule in November, Mark Uth’s debut for Germany and Naldo’s contract extension.

Bundesliga

Oct 18, 2018

“We want to carry on paying back the fans’ trust”

After a two week break, the Bundesliga is back. FC Schalke 04 will face SV Werder Bremen on Saturday (20/10, 18:30) in the VELTINS-Arena. Head coach Domenico Tedesco is wary of a strong opponent, who have greatly improved under Florian Kohfeldt.

Bundesliga

Oct 18, 2018

“I am ready to help the team again,” says Benjamin Stambouli

Benjamin Stambouli has had to sit out for two months with ligament damage but the Frenchman has returned to first team training in recent weeks. The 28-year-old is very excited to play his first competitive game of the season and thanked the fans for their incredible support.

Bundesliga

Oct 16, 2018

Working hard together

Five defeats, bottom of the Bundesliga. After the unlucky defeat one and a half weeks ago to SC Freiburg, Schalke found themselves in a dismal situation. After the 2-0 win at Fortuna Düsseldorf (6/10), the third win in a row, Schalke are getting back on track. It was a long, tough week but the hard work has paid off for the Royal Blues.

Bundesliga

Oct 7, 2018

“We have a great bunch here”

Domenico Tedesco was clearly at ease after his team’s 2-0 win. The head coach praised the improved second half performance and stressed how important the first goal was for the win. Friedhelm Funkel was disappointed with Fortuna’s big chance wasted in the first half. Guido Burgstaller and Weston McKennie discussed their goals and the closeness of the squad.

Bundesliga

Oct 6, 2018

S04 win 2-0 in Düsseldorf

The Royal Blues have ended a long week with a 2-0 win in Düsseldorf. Schalke have now won their last three games, having beaten Mainz, Lokomotiv Moscow and Fortuna Düsseldorf this week. The goals in the Merkur Spiel-Arena were scored by Weston McKennie and Guido Burgstaller.

Bundesliga

Oct 6, 2018

The first step on a long journey

Whether it was the coach, the board or the fans – the relief was visible across all those supporting the Royal Blues. And the players knew exactly who they needed to thank after their crucial 1-0 win over Mainz on Saturday.

Bundesliga

Sep 30, 2018

“I’m not known for my heading ability!”

Domenico Tedesco seemed more at ease at the press conference after Schalke beat Mainz 1-0. FSV head coach, Sandro Schwarz, on the other hand, was annoyed that his team failed to take a point which he felt would have been deserved. Goalscorer Alessandro Schöpf and his teammate Guido Burgstaller joked about the former's winning goal.

Bundesliga

Sep 29, 2018

S04 convincingly win 1-0 at home to Mainz

The wait is finally over! FC Schalke 04 celebrated their first win of the season on Saturday with a 1-0 home victory over Mainz. Alessandro Schöpf headed home the only goal of the game in the 11th minute. S04 received ferocious support from the home crowd in the VELTINS-Arena.

Bundesliga

Sep 29, 2018

“We can’t wait to pay back the fans’ trust”

After the defeat in Freiburg, Schalke 04 will take on 1. FSV Mainz 05 at home on Saturday (29/09, 15:30 CEST). Head coach Domenico Tedesco is “confident that the side will end their poor run of form and will take their first Bundesliga points of the season.”

Bundesliga

Sep 28, 2018

“Nobody stood emotionless on the pitch”

Five games, five defeats. “Nobody had expected a start to the season like this,” says Christian Heidel. “We have lost a game, which we certainly shouldn’t have. It sounds a bit odd to say that this was our best game so far, despite having lost five in a row. But ultimately goals decide football games, and we didn't score any.”

Bundesliga

Sep 26, 2018

"Our rhythm was broken after the goal"

Head coach Domenico Tedesco and Freiburg coach Christian Streich give their opinions on the game. Ralf Fährmann also shares his views on the 1-0 loss.

Bundesliga

Sep 26, 2018