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Not pretty and no icing on the cake, but an important point

RB Leipzig had already scored twelve goals at home this season before facing FC Schalke 04 on Sunday. As well as this, the memories of last season were fresh in the memory as the Royal Blues lost 3-1 in the same ground in January. “It was very stop-start. We wanted to play football. The result was better than last season,” said Domenico Tedesco, whose team took a point back to Gelsenkirchen this time round.

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Domenico Tedesco: Few, but decent chances

Domenico Tedesco talked about his team executing his game plan well at the post-match press conference, while his opposite number Ralf Rangnick spoke of a fair draw. We also gathered the thoughts of Benjamin Stambouli and Weston McKennie in the mixed zone at the Red Bull Arena following Sunday’s 0-0 draw.

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Schalke play out 0-0 draw in Leipzig

A busy week of football culminated in a 0-0 draw at RB Leipzig on Sunday afternoon. There was little goal-mouth action in a battling encounter, although the best chances fell to Royal Blues Breel Embolo and Weston McKennie.

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Naldo and Omar Mascarell return for the Leipzig game

FC Schalke 04 will face RB Leipzig on Sunday (28/10/18 15:30 CET), with both teams having played in Europe midweek. Schalke had travelled to Istanbul and drew 0-0 with Galatasaray whilst Leipzig beat Celtic 2-0 at home.

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Plenty of effort, not enough reward

After three straight wins in a row, the Royal Blues suffered a defeat 2-0 to Werder Bremen on Saturday (20/10). The players and staff were agreed that the difference between the teams was Bremen’s efficiency in front of goal.

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“We didn’t take our chances”

FC Schalke 04 suffered a 2-0 home defeat on Matchday 8 to Werder Bremen. Domenico Tedesco felt the Green-Whites deserved their victory and praised their efficient and clinical performance. Guido Burgstaller and Naldo were frustrated with the missed chances.

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Schalke lose 2-0 to Werder Bremen

FC Schalke 04 lost 2-0 at home to SV Werder Bremen on Matchday 8 of the Bundesliga (Saturday, 20/10). Maximilian Eggestein scored both goals for the visitors.

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"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.

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“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.

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“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.

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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.

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“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.

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