1. FC Magdeburg Archive

Edin Džeko: That’s part of the reason I came here

When the final whistle blew in the 5-3 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday (21/2), Edin Džeko was a much sought-after interviewee from the Schalke camp. With a superb headed goal and an equally impressive assist, the striker played a decisive role in the Royal Blues’ second consecutive win.

2. Bundesliga

Ron Schallenberg: It’s not something I take for granted

It was a special evening for Ron Schallenberg. S04’s 5-3 home win over 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday night (21/2) not only delivered plenty of drama – it also came with a welcome side effect for the defensive midfielder.

2. Bundesliga

Miron Muslic: The most important thing now is the Fürth game next week

After the chaotic 5-3 win against 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday (21/2), Miron Muslic and his opposite number, Petrik Sander, were present at the post-match press conference. Kevin Müller spoke following his debut for the club, with Kenan Karaman also talking about the game in the mixed zone. schalke04.de has gathered the most important quotes from the quartet below.

2. Bundesliga

S04 come out on top in chaotic eight-goal thriller against Magdeburg

On Saturday (21/2), FC Schalke 04 won their second successive match in the 2. Bundesliga. The Royal Blues emerged victorious in a frantic, back-and-forth evening clash against 1. FC Magdeburg, eventually running out as 5-3 winners. In front of 61,378 fans at the VELTINS-Arena, Adil Aouchiche played a considerable role in giving Schalke the lead, with his strike ultimately going down as a Jean Hugonet own goal. Edin Džeko and Dejan Ljubičič also got on the scoresheet for Schalke, with Kenan Karaman bagging a brace. Alexander Nollenberger and Mateusz Zukowski (2) were the goalscorers for the visitors.

2. Bundesliga

Miron Muslic: Every game in the 2. Bundesliga is a 50-50 contest

At a sold-out VELTINS-Arena this Saturday (21/2), FC Schalke 04 will be hoping to finally experience that unparalleled feeling of winning in front of a home crowd again as they face 1. FC Magdeburg at 20:30 CET, having only managed a draw in each of their two games in Gelsenkirchen this calendar year. While FCM currently sit down in sixteenth place in the league table, head coach Miron Muslic has warned of the threat posed by this weekend’s opponent. “Magdeburg have recorded the most shots of any side in the division at this point and averaged the highest possession as well, with obvious strength in the attacking department,” said the head coach when asked what kind of challenge his team are gearing up for on Saturday night.

2. Bundesliga

Ron Schallenberg: The win tastes even sweeter with a clean sheet!

Ron Schallenberg put his body on the line, working and fighting hard, as he formed one of the key components for his side during the 2-0 win away in Magdeburg. The midfielder also received high praise from his teammates in the aftermath.

2. Bundesliga

Kenan Karaman: We saw the game out confidently

FC Schalke 04 secured all three points on Saturday afternoon (20/9) at 1. FC Magdeburg. Following the 2-0 win, the two head coaches, the goalscorer Kenan Karaman and Loris Karius had their say on the game.

2. Bundesliga

Two goals from Karaman secure 2-0 win in Magdeburg

FC Schalke 04 won 2-0 away against 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday afternoon (20/9). Kenan Karaman scored early in both halves, with his goal after the break coming from the penalty spot.

2. Bundesliga

Miron Muslic: We want to take this opportunity to do better

FC Schalke 04 play away against 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday afternoon (20/9) at 13:00 CEST. Ahead of the sixth league game of the season, head coach Miron Muslic discussed the trip to the Avnet Arena and his own squad’s development.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: We defended badly in a number of situations

Head coach Kees van Wonderen, FCM boss Christian Titz and Ron Schallenberg spoke to the media after 1. FC Magdeburg’s 5-2 win on Saturday night (1/2).

2. Bundesliga

Schalke beaten 5-2 at home by 1. FC Magdeburg

FC Schalke 04 suffered a 5-2 defeat on Saturday night (1/2) at home against 1. FC Magdeburg. Adrian Gantenbein and Janik Bachmann got the goals for the Royal Blues, who never recovered from going 4-0 down.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: Stick to our plan

The Royal Blues prepare to host 1. FC Magdeburg at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday evening (1/2). Head coach Kees van Wonderen is expecting a tough game for his side.

2. Bundesliga