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Miron Muslic: Nürnberg deserved to win

After the clash between the two clubs, in which 1. FC Nürnberg ran out as 3-0 winners, Miron Muslic and FCN head coach Miroslav Klose spoke about the match at the Max-Morlock-Stadion. Timo Becker and Edin Džeko also looked back at the encounter. We’ve gathered the most important quotes below.

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Schalke defeated 3-0 by FC Nürnberg

After winning five games in a row, FC Schalke 04 lost against 1. FC Nürnberg on Saturday (9/5). In front of roughly 20,000 travelling Schalke fans at the sold-out, 50,000-seater Max-Morlock-Stadion, S04 fell to a 3-0 defeat against FCN. It’s the 2. Bundesliga champions’ first defeat since the end of January.

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Youri Mulder: We can only do it together – that’s what Huub Stevens always said

With 67 points currently on the board, FC Schalke 04 have already racked up 29 more than they finished last season with – and there are still two matches left to play. For Youri Mulder, securing both the 2. Bundesliga title and an immediate return to the Bundesliga ahead of the final day is just reward for all the hard work and clear focus shown by everybody at the club over recent weeks and months.

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Kevin Müller: There’s still plenty to play for

Kevin Müller has had an eventful few days. The goalkeeper celebrated promotion and the 2. Bundesliga title with his teammates in Ibiza, describing the mood as “brilliant”. Now, though, his focus is back on football. The 35-year-old will start in goal for Schalke when the Royal Blues face 1. FC Nürnberg on Saturday (9/5) at 20:30 CEST. Müller insists: “I’m ready.”

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Miron Muslic: We’re focused again after celebrating promotion

The newly crowned 2. Bundesliga champions head into a meeting between friends this weekend, with FC Schalke 04 away at 1. FC Nürnberg on Saturday (9/5) in the final away game of their promotion-winning season. Kick-off at the sold-out Max-Morlock-Stadion is at 20:30 CEST. Head coach Miron Muslic is looking forward to the atmosphere. “It’s going to be a great occasion,” he said.

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Nikola Katic back in full training

Following promotion and sealing the 2. Bundesliga title, FC Schalke 04 are preparing for their meeting with 1. FC Nürnberg. The game against the club’s friends kicks off at 20:30 CEST on Saturday (9/5) at a sold-out Max-Morlock-Stadion.

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2028: Youri Mulder’s contract automatically extended following promotion

Youri Mulder’s contract as director of professional football at FC Schalke 04 has automatically been extended by one year following the club’s promotion to the Bundesliga, now running until the end of the 2027/28 season. Mulder has held the role since November 2024, overseeing and developing the professional performance centre and its various departments.

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Mika Wallentowitz signs long-term contract extension

Mika Wallentowitz has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with FC Schalke 04, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 18-year-old made his first-team debut earlier this season against SV Darmstadt 98 and has played 13 games in the 2. Bundesliga this term, setting up one goal.

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Edin Džeko: These are the moments I came to FC Schalke 04 for

A comeback, a home win, promotion – and less than 24 hours later, the 2. Bundesliga title secured with two games to spare: Edin Džeko could hardly have wished for a better weekend to kick off the month of May. “I’m simply delighted. I’ve experienced a lot in my career. But days like this show once again what you play football for,” said the striker. “The celebrations after the final whistle against Düsseldorf were unreal. These are exactly the moments I came to FC Schalke 04 for.”

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Timo Becker: The best day of my career

FC Schalke 04 were able to seal their promotion to the top flight with a 1-0 win at home against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (2/5). Timo Becker, who played a key part in the Royal Blues' success this season, later described it as "the best day of my career."

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Frank Baumann: Compliments to everyone who has made this happen!

With Sunday’s (3/5) results, the Royal Blues were confirmed as 2. Bundesliga champions. Board member for sport Frank Baumann, head coach Miron Muslic, and director of professional football Youri Mulder shared their thoughts on this great success.

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FC Schalke 04 are 2. Bundesliga champions!

A day after securing promotion back to the top flight, FC Schalke 04 were able to celebrate being crowned 2. Bundesliga champions. A 5-1 defeat for SC Paderborn 07 in Elversberg on Sunday (3/5) means that the Royal Blues can no longer be caught at the top of the standings, with an eight-point lead over second place with two matchdays left.

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Kenan Karaman: Together we have brought FC Schalke 04 back where it belongs!

A 14th goal of the season from Kenan Karaman not only paved the way for win number 20 of the term for FC Schalke 04 on Saturday (02/05), but the captain’s eye-catching strike on 15 minutes against Fortuna Düsseldorf also proved the key to unlock the door back to the top flight for the Knappen. “It makes me really proud to be able to score the goal to clinch promotion, but I am even prouder of the team and the club on the whole”, said the attacker.

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Miron Muslic: It's been an outstanding season

After Saturday night’s (2/5) 1-0 home win over Fortuna Düsseldorf, head coach Miron Muslic spoke about promotion to the Bundesliga at a lively post-match press conference, with his new contract until 2028 also confirmed. Adil Aouchiche and Loris Karius also gave their thoughts amid the celebrations.

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1-0 win over Düsseldorf seals promotion to the Bundesliga!

FC Schalke 04 are back in the Bundesliga after three seasons in the second division! The Royal Blues won 1-0 against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday night (2/5) at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena. Kenan Karaman scored the only goal of the game in the 15th minute.

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Nikola Katic: I’m working hard every day

Nikola Katic is continuing to work his way back from injury. The centre-back completed an extensive individual session with rehab coach Marc Thum at FC Schalke 04’s training ground on Thursday (30/4). “I’m working hard every day to get back out on the pitch as soon as possible,” commented the defender, who suffered a knee injury while playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina against Italy in World Cup qualifying on 31st March.

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Miron Muslic: We’re full of belief and know exactly what we’re doing

FC Schalke 04 can seal promotion back to the Bundesliga with games to spare by beating Fortuna Düsseldorf at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena on Saturday night (2/5). Even Miron Muslic is feeling the excitement ahead of the 20:30 CEST kick-off: “We’re looking forward to an incredible atmosphere. The ‘12th man’ in the stands will give us a huge lift, just as they have done throughout the season.”

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Dejan Ljubičić: We showed what we are capable of as a team

Dejan Ljubičić proved his worth once again on Sunday (26/4), scoring two goals as the Royal Blues came from behind to beat SC Paderborn 07. The match-winner gave us his thoughts at full time.

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Miron Muslic: This game sums up our season

The Royal Blues celebrated coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Sunday (26/4), a strong showing in their top-of-the-table clash against SC Paderborn 07. After the final whistle, both head coaches, Mertcan Ayhan, and Loris Karius spoke about the game

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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.

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