Arminia Bielefeld Archive

Ron Schallenberg: We are one unit – on the pitch and in the stands

When the whistle finally blew to confirm three points for the Royal Blues on Friday (6/3), Ron Schallenberg looked overjoyed to be able to share the moment with both his teammates and a sold-out crowd at the VELTINS-Arena. Having played the full game against Arminia Bielefeld, in what was Schalke’s ninth home win of the season, our midfield metronome sat down with us for a schalke04.de interview, in which he discussed the clash with DSC, next Sunday’s showdown with Hannover 96, and how important it is to feel the backing of the fans.

Interview

Kevin Müller: The clean sheet and the win will only help make us better as a team

Goalkeeper Kevin Müller kept his first clean sheet on what was his third appearance for FC Schalke 04, helping his side secure an important 1-0 win at home against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (6/3). Müller announced his intentions early on, cutting off a Bielefeld counter-attack in the opening minutes of the match. "It's always nice to be able to start a game off well," said the 34-year-old. "That's the toughest thing about being a goalkeeper: you never know exactly when you'll be needed."

2. Bundesliga

Miron Muslic: That’s what intensity and mentality look like

After Schalke’s 1-0 home win over Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (6/3), head coaches Miron Muslic and Mitch Kniat shared their thoughts at the post-match press conference. In the Mixed Zone, captain Kenan Karaman and Mertcan Ayhan also reflected on an intense 90 minutes at the VELTINS-Arena. schalke04.de round up all the post-match reaction.

2. Bundesliga

Džeko strike earns 1-0 win over Bielefeld

Another three points for the Royal Blues! FC Schalke 04 were 1-0 winners against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening (6/3) to open matchday 25 in the 2. Bundesliga. Edin Džeko scored the only goal of the game in a sold-out VELTINS-Arena after 15 minutes. It was Schalke’s number 10’s fifth goal of the season in just his seventh appearance.

2. Bundesliga

Miron Muslic: Sticking to our process instead of talking about targets

FC Schalke 04 kick off matchday 25 with a home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (6/3) at 18:30 CET. At a sold-out VELTINS-Arena, Miron Muslic is expecting plenty of intensity, a compact shape and a strong mentality from the away side. “Our opponents approach games in a similar way to us. It’ll be vertical football against vertical football, pressing against counter-pressing,” predicted the 43-year-old.

2. Bundesliga

Christopher Antwi-Adjei: Not always an easy thing to do

Christopher Antwi-Adjei opened the scoring for FC Schalke 04 away at Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday (5/10). The 31-year-old pounced on an errant pass from the opposition goalkeeper, showing off his excellent reflexes to quickly turn the ball into the back of the net.

2. Bundesliga

Adrian Gantenbein: My clearance felt like a goal

With a 2-1 win and three points in the bag, the Royal Blues returned home from Bielefeld on Sunday (5/10). After the final whistle, head coach Miron Muslic and Arminia boss Mitch Kniat shared their thoughts on the match, while Adrian Gantenbein and Nikola Katic also gave their reactions.

2. Bundesliga

S04 secure 2-1 win in Bielefeld

FC Scahlke 04 won 2-1 away against Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday (5/10). Christopher Antwi-Adjei and Hasan Kuruçay both scored within the opening 20 minutes for Miron Muslic’s team.

2. Bundesliga

Miron Muslic: We need to find that next gear

The Royal Blues are headed to Bielefeld for matchday 8 of the 2. Bundesliga season as they prepare to face Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday (5/10). Head coach Miron Muslic pointed out a range of parallels between the teams ahead of S04’s duel with the newly-promoted side.

2. Bundesliga