Schalke emerge victorious in top-of-the-table clash
FC Schalke 04 defeated 2. Bundesliga promotion rivals SC Paderborn 07 on Sunday afternoon (26/4). After falling 2-0 behind early on, the Royal Blues came out on top, eventually winning 3-2 thanks to a brace from Dejan Ljubičić (35’, 83’) and a goal from Adil Aouchiche (40’). As a result of the win at the Home Deluxe Arena, the Royal Blues have extended the gap at the top of the table to six points, meaning they are also seven clear of the relegation play-off spot.