Bundesliga

Benjamin Stambouli: We're ready for the run-in

Benjamin Stambouli has already made 24 appearances for the Royal Blues this season. After his last win in a Schalke shirt however, the Frenchman is glad of the rest this international break brings, “The break is a good thing. Even just in terms of mentality it is important to be able to unwind.”

Bundesliga

Mar 25, 2018

Pablo Insua: The most difficult time of my life!

Pablo Insua has faced seven months out due to a pericardial inflammation among other things. The long period of suffering finally ended on Saturday (17th March) in Wolfsburg, when the Spaniard was brought on in the 64th minute and celebrated his Bundesliga debut. It was clear that he had been champing at the bit for that moment for a long time, as the 24-year-old did not shy away from any challenge and helped to bring Schalke their fifth win in a row.

Bundesliga

Mar 22, 2018

Bastian Oczipka: My move has surpassed all expectations

Bastian Oczipka recently played his 200th Bundesliga appearances against VfL Wolfsburg. The 29-year-old, who came to Gelsenkirchen at the start of the season is very proud with his landmark achievement but nevertheless hopes to add more games to his tally in a Schalke shirt.

Bundesliga

Mar 21, 2018

Five wins in a row but Schalke daren’t dream yet

Hoffenheim, Leverkusen, Berlin, Mainz and now Wolfsburg. Schalke’s point tally from their last five games couldn’t be any better. “We’ve taken maximum points,” said a gleeful Christian Heidel on the winning streak. The last time Schalke went on such a winning run was under Huub Stevens in the 2011/2012 season.

Bundesliga

Mar 18, 2018

Ralf Fährmann: I picked my corner and stuck with it

One saved a penalty and the other forced Robin Knoche into an own goal. schalke04.de spoke to Ralf Fährmann and Breel Embolo on the win in Wolfsburg.

Bundesliga

Mar 17, 2018

Domenico Tedesco: Turned game on knife-edge in our favour

After the final whistle, the head coach could hardly control his emotions as he sprinted to congratulate Ralf Fährmann. A while later, we spoke to Domenico Tedesco in Wolfsburg after the team’s win at the Volkswagen Arena. Bruno Labbadia also shared his thoughts.

Bundesliga

Mar 17, 2018

Winning run continues as Schalke defeat Wolfsburg 1-0

FC Schalke 04’s winning run goes on. In Wolfsburg, the Knappen celebrated a 1-0 win on Saturday night which marked their fifth consecutive victory. The winning goal came from Robin Knoche as he turned Breel Embolo’s cross into his own goal.

Bundesliga

Mar 17, 2018

Naldo: The head coach lives every moment on the touchline

Saturday’s match against VfL Wolfsburg will be a special one for Naldo. Between 2012 and 2016, he represented the weekend’s opposition on 125 occasions in the Bundesliga, scoring 16 goals. He also won the DFB-Pokal in 2015 while there.

Bundesliga

Mar 16, 2018

Domenico Tedesco: On a good day, Wolfsburg can beat anyone

When FC Schalke 04 head to VfL Wolfsburg, before a ball was kicked this season, you’d have thought this would be a clash for European spots for both sides. The reality is far from it. On Saturday night, the second placed side from Gelsenkirchen head to the Volkswagen Arena to take on the team fourth-bottom in the table.

Bundesliga

Mar 15, 2018

Marko Pjaca is getting advice from his countrymen

Marko Pjaca has been part of the Royal Blues’ squad for over two months now. The Croatia international will continue to be so until the end of the season. The Juventus loanee has already showed how he can help the club with his key goals.

Bundesliga

Mar 11, 2018

Christian Heidel: It’s all about fighting

Schalke worked hard for three points in Christian Heidel’s home town. We spoke to Schalke’s sporting director as well as Leon Goretzka and Daniel Caligiuri after full-time.

Bundesliga

Mar 9, 2018

Domenico Tedesco: The game could have panned out very differently

Domenico Tedesco was honest after the final whistle in Mainz: the win was a lucky one. We noted down what he and his opposite number, Sandro Schwarz, had to say about the game.

Bundesliga

Mar 9, 2018