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Friendly announced in Mönchengladbach

FC Schalke 04 will face Borussia Mönchengladbach in a friendly next Friday (5/9) during the international break. The match will kick off at 15:00 CEST at the Fohlenplatz at BORUSSIA-PARK. The ground has a total capacity of 1,729.

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Schalke 04 to play friendly against Bohemian FC in Dublin

FC Schalke 04 will play a friendly during the October international break in Dublin against Irish side Bohemian FC. The match will take place at Dalymount Park on Saturday, 11th October at 16:00 CEST.

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Moussa Sylla: We have to be ready next week

In the friendly against Sevilla on Saturday (26/7), Schalke’s Moussa Sylla hammered home a powerful spot kick to halve the deficit to 2-1. Despite the eventual 4-2 defeat to the Spanish side, he was satisfied with the performance and with the five weeks of pre-season. Looking forward to the start of 2. Bundesliga action, the striker seemed just as determined as he was from 12 yards.

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Miron Muslic: We shouldn’t measure ourselves against Sevilla

Miron Muslic experienced his first moments at the VELTINS-Arena in a special friendly match on Schalke Day (26/7). Afterwards, he looked back on the game, the completed pre-season and the Royal Blues’ mentality.

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Sylla and Zalazar on the scoresheet in six-goal final pre-season friendly against Sevilla

FC Schalke 04, wearing their new home kit on Schalke Day 2025, were beaten 4-2 by Spanish top-flight side Sevilla in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday (26/7). Moussa Sylla and Mauro Zalazar both scored in the second half for the Royal Blues.

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Miron Muslic: I only know what to expect from pictures and videos

FC Schalke 04’s first league game of the new season against Hertha BSC next week (1/8) is edging ever closer. The Royal Blues’ final pre-season friendly before the clash with the Berliners is part of Schalke Day 2025. More than 42,000 fans have already bought a ticket for the game against the record Europa League winners Sevilla on Saturday (26/7) at the VELTINS-Arena (17:00 CEST).

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Miron Muslic: We can take more valuable insights away with us

The Royal Blues ended their final double matchweek of pre-season on Sunday (20/7) with a 3-0 away win over Rot Weiss Ahlen. After the final whistle, both head coaches spoke about the anniversary game at the Wersestadion. Director of professional football Youri Mulder and Taylan Bulut also offered their thoughts on the performance.

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Early goals in both halves: Schalke defeat Rot Weiss Ahlen 3-0

On Sunday (20/7), the Royal Blues emerged victorious in their friendly against Oberliga outfit Rot Weiss Ahlen (3-0). The three goals were all scored by different players. Over the course of the game, however, two Schalke players were forced off with injury.

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Loris Karius: It felt good to be back

On Saturday (19/7), Loris Karius kept a clean sheet on his return in goal for the Royal Blues. The ‘keeper played the first 45 minutes of the goalless draw against FC Twente. “It felt good to be back between the sticks,” said Karius, who suffered a calf injury in the game away against Fürth 111 days ago.

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Goalless draw against FC Twente in new third kit

FC Schalke 04’s first outing in the new orange third kit ended goalless against FC Twente on Saturday afternoon (19/7). Goalkeeper Loris Karius made his return to action in front of 4,999 fans at the Parkstadion.

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Miron Muslic: Both games are of great importance

FC Schalke 04 will wrap up their fourth week of pre-season with two friendlies in the space of 24 hours this weekend. On Saturday (19/07), the Royal Blues will face Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente at the Parkstadion, before travelling to face Westphalian Oberliga club Rot Weiss Ahlen at the Wersestadion the following day. Both matches will kick off at 14:00 CEST.

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Sylla strike seals 1-0 win over St. Gallen

A well-earned win rounded off FC Schalke 04’s training camp as the Royal Blues beat Swiss top-flight side FC St. Gallen 1-0 on Saturday (12/07). Moussa Sylla scored the decisive goal in the 32nd minute in front of 1,100 spectators at the Velly Arena in Imst.