1. FC Köln

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Kees van Wonderen: Learn from this experience and continue on the path we're on

Following FC Schalke 04's 1-0 defeat away at 1. FC Köln on Sunday (9/2), schalke04.de spoke to head coach Kees van Wonderen, as well as Mehmet Can Aydin and Kenan Karaman about the result. Read on for all the key quotes.

2. Bundesliga

2/9/2025
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Narrow defeat in Cologne

FC Schalke 04 fell to a 1-0 defeat away against 1. FC Köln on Sunday afternoon (9/2, 13:30 CET). Damion Downs scored the only goal of the game shortly before halftime.

2. Bundesliga

2/9/2025
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Kees van Wonderen: We’ve shown on several occasions that we can go toe-to-toe with the best teams

This weekend, FC Schalke 04 will play away against a team top of the table for the third time already this season. Having previously won away at SC Paderborn and SV Elversberg before the winter break, the Royal Blues face 1. FC Köln at the RheinEnergieSTADION on Sunday (9/2) at 13:30 CET.

2. Bundesliga

2/7/2025
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Kenan Karaman: We were too naïve

FC Schalke 04 lost 3-1 to 1. FC Köln on Sunday (1/9) in a game where both sides had good chances. We’ve gathered the most important quotes from head coaches Karel Geraerts and Gerhard Struber, as well as S04 captain Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg.

2. Bundesliga

9/1/2024
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Schalke fall to 3-1 defeat against Köln

Despite a myriad of chances, FC Schalke 04 were put to the sword by 1. FC Köln, losing 3-1 at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (1/9).

2. Bundesliga

9/1/2024
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Karel Geraerts: It’s going to be an intense affair

FC Schalke 04 are finally back at home. After four weeks on the road, the Royal Blues will host 1. FC Köln at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (13:30 CEST).

2. Bundesliga

8/30/2024
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Thomas Reis: We gave our all and got stuck in

Schalke were held to a 0-0 draw at home to 1. FC Köln on Sunday (29/1). Head coach Thomas Reis, his opposite number Steffen Baumgart, Simon Terodde and Danny Latza spoke to the media after the game.

Bundesliga

1/29/2023
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Goalless draw at home against Köln

FC Schalke 04 had to settle for a draw at home against 1. FC Köln on Sunday (29/1). The home side had some decent chances over the 90 minutes, but couldn’t find the back of the net against the Billy Goats.

Bundesliga

1/29/2023
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Marius Bülter: The fans are behind us

Marius Bülter’s header in the 76th minute gave his side hope of rescuing a point against Köln on Sunday. Shortly afterwards, however, FC scored again and went on to win 3-1 in the sold-out RheinEnergieSTADION. According to Bülter, It was a bitter ending to a game which didn’t quite go his side’s way.

Bundesliga

8/8/2022
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Frank Kramer: It’s important that we always keep on going

The first 90 minutes of the new league season provided a number of talking points for after the game. Head coaches Frank Kramer and Köln’s Steffen Baumgart spoke about those incidents at the post-match press conference. Alexander Schwolow also gave his thoughts.

Bundesliga

8/7/2022
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Schalke lose 3-1 in Köln after first-half red card

FC Schalke 04 suffered a 3-1 defeat away to 1. FC Köln on the opening matchday of the new Bundesliga season on Sunday (7/8). There were several big decisions made by VAR, including Dominick Drexler’s red card with just over an hour played.

Bundesliga

8/7/2022
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Cedric Brunner: We’re excited and so are the fans – we’re ready to get underway!

Having already featured in 58 Bundesliga games for Arminia Bielefeld, Cedric Brunner is eyeing up his first league appearance in Royal Blue in Cologne on Sunday (7/8). “We’re excited and so are the fans – we’re ready to get underway,” said the right-back. Brunner made his Schalke debut in the cup game against Bremer SV before being taken off in the 73rd minute.

Bundesliga

8/6/2022
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