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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.

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Remmert brace not enough – Schalke edged out 3-2 by Wiesbaden

A narrow defeat in the first friendly of the day: FC Schalke 04 were beaten 3-2 by SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Saturday morning (12/07) at the training ground in Neustift. Both goals for the Royal Blues came from Peter Remmert (71’, 87’).

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Schalke play out goalless draw with Panathinaikos

On Wednesday (9/7), Schalke drew 0-0 against last year’s runners-up in the Greek Super League, Panathinaikos. Around 1000 spectators at the Silberstadt Arena in Schwaz, most of whom were clad in black and white, watched the Royal Blues carve out some promising opportunities, especially in the first half. Christopher Antwi-Adjei had the best chance of the game, as his header crashed off the bar in the 30th minute of the match.

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Schalke mark first away kit outing with 3-2 win over Bocholt

FC Schalke 04 won 3-2 in their friendly match against 1. FC Bocholt on Saturday (5/7). The game consisted of two 60-minute halves. Ayman Gulasi, Peter Remmert and Ilyes Hamache scored the goals for the visitors in front of 4,999 spectators at the Stadion am Hünting.

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Final pre-season friendly confirmed – Royal Blues to play Wiesbaden

FC Schalke 04 have arranged another friendly ahead of the 2025/26 season. During the club’s eight-day training camp in Stubaital, Miron Muslic’s team will play SV Wehen Wiesbaden at 11:00 CEST on Saturday, 12th July at the training ground in Neustift.

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S04 to host FC Twente in friendly at the Parkstadion

FC Schalke 04 will play a pre-season friendly against friends FC Twente on Saturday, 19th July at the Parkstadion (14:00 CEST).