DFB-Pokal

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Dimitrios Grammozis: Play well, make the next round

In the first round of this year’s DFB-Pokal, there will be a repeat of the 2016/17 clash between FC 08 Villingen and FC Schalke 04. Five years ago, the Royal Blues won 4-1 to book their place in the second round.

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Rouven Schröder: I’m someone who thinks positively

Rouven Schröder has added another important piece to the Schalke squad puzzle with the signing of Rodrigo Zalazar. In a virtual press conference on Thursday (5 Aug), the sporting director spoke about the overall situation in the transfer market. He also addressed the return of Matthew Hoppe and the imminent cup tie away to FC 08 Villingen. schalke04.de took note of the most relevant quotes.

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S04 to open DFB-Pokal campaign away at FC 08 Villingen on a Sunday

The German Football Association (DFB) announced the dates and kick-off times for all 32 first-round DFB-Pokal fixtures on Monday (12/7). FC Schalke 04 will begin their cup campaign away against FC 08 Villingen on Sunday, 8th August at 15:30 CEST.

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S04 to face FC 08 Villingen in DFB-Pokal first round

The Royal Blues will face fifth-division side FC 08 Villingen in the first round of the 2021/22 DFB-Pokal. The first-round draw was conducted by former Bundesliga player Thomas Broich on Sunday evening (4/7)

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DFB-Pokal first-round draw on Sunday

The 32 DFB-Pokal first-round ties will be drawn by former Bundesliga player Thomas Broich from 18:30 CEST on Sunday.

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Timo Becker: We need to create our own luck and turn chances into goals

After the 1-0 defeat to Wolfsburg on Wednesday night (3 February), there is a mixture of disappointment and hopefulness in the Royal Blue camp. Naturally, the players and staff are disappointed about being knocked out of the DFB-Pokal, but the gutsy performance against Wolfsburg has given them hope for the ongoing relegation battle. "Everyone saw that we are capable of playing good football. We showed that from the first whistle until the last and created good chances against a strong opponent," said Timo Becker, focusing on the positives.

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Christian Gross: We didn’t manage to do what matters most

Both head coaches spoke to the media after the 1-0 defeat at VfL Wolfsburg in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday evening (3/2). Ralf Fährmann also gave his thoughts on the loss.

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S04 knocked out of the DFB-Pokal in Wolfsburg

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 1-0 at VfL Wolfsburg in the round of 16 on Wednesday night (3/2). Wout Weghorst scored a rebound after Ralf Fährmann had saved his penalty. The Royal Blues created a number of chances, but Koen Casteels made numerous saves to frustrate S04.

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Christian Gross: We won’t hold back

FC Schalke 04 are in midweek action in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday (3/2, 18:30 CET), travelling to face VfL Wolfsburg in the round of 16. For head coach Christian Gross and his side, the game is more than just a distraction to their disappointing Bundesliga campaign so far.

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DFB-Pokal: Schalke away to VfL Wolfsburg on a Wednesday night

On Friday (15 Jan), the DFB released the exact timings for the DFB-Pokal’s last 16 schedule. FC Schalke 04 will play VfL Wolfsburg on Wednesday, 3 Feb. The away game will kick off at 18:30 CET.

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DFB-Pokal: S04 to face Wolfsburg in round of 16

FC Schalke 04 have been drawn away in the last 16 of the DFB-Pokal. Former ski jumper and TV expert Sven Hannawald conducted Sunday’s draw (03/01), with Schalke being drawn to face VfL Wolfsburg in the next round. The match will be played on 2nd or 3rd of February, with exact timings to be announced in the coming days.

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DFB-Pokal: Round of 16 draw to be made today

Former ski jumper and current TV expert Sven Hannawald will draw the ties for the DFB-Pokal round of 16 on Sunday evening (03/01 from 17:30 CET). The draw will be led by DFB vice-president Peter Frymuth.