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Ron Schallenberg: Step it up a notch against Freiburg

For Ron Schallenberg, Saturday’s friendly against Austria Lustenau (3/10) represented not only an opportunity to pick up game time, but also valuable experience. “We won and kept a clean sheet, which are two very positive things,” the midfielder said afterwards. Like teammate Vitalie Becker, Schallenberg is now also turning his attention back to the upcoming games in the Bundesliga.

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Sylla header seals 1-0 friendly win at Austria Lustenau

Schalke played their second friendly of the current international break on Saturday (3/10), taking on Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Lustenau. Moussa Sylla’s 68th-minute header proved the difference at the SUN MINIMEAL Arena as the Royal Blues secured a deserved 1-0 victory.

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Second-division champions meet as S04 head to Lustenau with captain Kenan Karaman

Schalke will look to keep up their match sharpness and put on an entertaining game for the travelling supporters when they face Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Lustenau in a friendly on Saturday (3/10, 15:00 CEST). The match will be played at the SUN MINIMEAL Arena, named after one of Schalke’s partners.

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Adrian Gantenbein looks to gain more game time in Lustenau

Schalke’s second friendly during the international break is against Austria Lustenau (3/10). It’s an important match for Adrian Gantenbein even though there will be no points up for grabs against the Austrian first-division side. The game at the SUN MINIMEAL Arena will offer the right-back the opportunity to gain more game time after coming back from injury.

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Moussa Sylla: It gives me a lot of confidence

After scoring four times in just 19 minutes, Moussa Sylla played a large part in FC Schalke 04’s success in their friendly against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen on Thursday evening (24/9). “It was important and good for us to use this match in order to get some minutes in our legs and prepare ourselves for the upcoming games in the Bundesliga,” said the striker about the 5-2 win.

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Sylla scores four in 19 minutes as S04 win 5-2 in Oberhausen

FC Schalke 04 came out on top away to the current Regionalliga West leaders on Thursday (24/9). The Royal Blues beat Rot-Weiß Oberhausen 5-2 in a friendly, with Moussa Sylla scoring four times after the break. Ron Schallenberg had also found the net shortly before half-time.

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S04 to play friendly in Lustenau at the start of October

FC Schalke 04 have arranged a second friendly for the upcoming international break. The Royal Blues will play away against Austria Lustenau over the first weekend in October. The exact date and time of the game will be confirmed after the Bundesliga have announced the timings for the next batch of fixtures.

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Schalke 04 to face Rot-Weiß Oberhausen in a friendly in September

FC Schalke 04 will face Rot-Weiß Oberhausen in a friendly during the first international break of the season. The match will take place at the Stadion Niederrhein on 24th September at 19:00 CEST.

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Loris Karius: A great final test to get us ready for the new season

Sunday’s (16/8) game against Real Madrid CF brought the Royal Blues’ pre-season fixture schedule to a close. Goalkeeper Loris Karius was keen not to judge the performance solely on the 3-0 defeat to the Spanish giants, with the 33-year-old believing his side are well prepared for the new season.

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Miron Muslic: Our focus is now on the first round of the cup

The Royal Blues welcomed Real Madrid to the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (16/8), as part of the celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the stadium. Despite a 3-0 defeat, head coach Miron Music was pleased with the performance in their final pre-season friendly. “I made clear before the game that we would need to dig deep and push our limits. You can develop and grow as a team in this respect as well, which is exactly what we did.”

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S04 beaten by Real Madrid CF in VELTINS-Arena anniversary match

The Royal Blues ended their pre-season schedule against Spanish giants Real Madrid CF on Sunday (16/8). The visitors ran out 3-0 winners in the VELTINS-Arena’s 25th anniversary match, having led 2-0 at half time.

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Miron Muslic: It’s a privilege to welcome Real Madrid

FC Schalke 04 welcome Real Madrid CF to the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (16/8) at 17:00 CEST for their final friendly before the start of the competitive season. The game against the Spanish heavyweights will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Royal Blues’ home. Head coach Miron Muslic is looking forward to a special occasion in front of more than 60,000 supporters. “It’s a privilege for us to welcome Real Madrid to the VELTINS-Arena for this anniversary match.”

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