Hertha BSC Archive

Loris Karius: It’s not about the table, it’s about what we demand of ourselves

Loris Karius was without doubt the man of the hour (and-a-half) as FC Schalke 04 picked up a point at the Olympiastadion on Saturday night (17/1), making a number of crucial saves to secure a clean sheet in Berlin. For the 32-year-old shot-stopper, though, his own performance against Hertha BSC took a backseat in his post-match analysis.

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Miron Muslic: A valuable point

FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC played out a goalless draw on Saturday evening (17/1) in the 2. Bundesliga. After the match at the Olympiastadion, both coaches reflected on the game, while Kenan Karaman, Hasan Kuruçay and Ron Schallenberg also shared their thoughts.

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Goalless draw away against Hertha BSC

FC Schalke 04 started the second half of their season with a 0-0 draw away at Hertha BSC on Saturday night (17/1). Loris Karius made a number of saves to prevent the hosts from claiming all three points at the Olympiastadion.

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Miron Muslic: Really looking forward to this showpiece game with more than 20,000 Schalke fans

FC Schalke 04 start the second half of their season with a trip to the capital, as Miron Muslic’s side visit Hertha BSC on Saturday evening (17/1, 20:30 CET). “We’re really looking forward to this showpiece game and the challenge of facing an opponent with big ambitions,” said the head coach.

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Kenan Karaman: Games like that stay with you

When Kenan Karaman thinks back to Schalke’s last away trip to Berlin, the captain still gets goosebumps to this day. In the 2-1 away win on matchday 25 of last season, around 25,000 S04 fans followed their team to the capital and turned the Olympiastadion into something that felt like a home game for the full 90 minutes.

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Vitalie Becker: I’ve worked towards this moment for many years

For more than 12 years, Vitalie Becker has been a Royal Blue. Aged eight, he switched from SV Zweckel to the U9s at FC Schalke 04, and the left-footer has since come through the ranks of every youth team at the Knappenschmiede. On Friday (1/8), he finally fulfilled his big dream against Hertha BSC. “I’ve worked towards this moment for many years,” said the 20-year-old, who was named in the starting XI against the Berliners and was able to celebrate his professional debut.

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Loris Karius: Moments like this are exactly why I wanted to remain here

Loris Karius was able to enjoy the atmosphere created by the Schalke fans during their 2-1 win against Hertha BSC on Friday evening (1/8), with the goalkeeper listing their support as one of the reasons the Royal Blues were able to get the season off to a wining start.

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Peter Remmert: The craziest way I’ve ever set up a goal

Friday night’s (1/8) opening game of the new 2. Bundesliga season against Hertha BSC could hardly have gone any better for youngster Peter Remmert. The striker was handed his first start for the club and assisted the opening goal in a 2-1 win. The only thing that was missing for the 20-year-old was a goal for himself at the sold-out VELTINS-Arena – and he actually missed a good chance for his maiden first-team goal just before the break.

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Miron Muslic: I’m extremely proud of the team

In his first competitive game in charge of FC Schalke 04, Miron Muslic recorded his first victory on Friday night (1/8) against Hertha BSC. Following the 2-1 win to start the season, the 42-year-old discussed the game together with Hertha coach Stefan Leitl at the post-match press conference. Timo Becker and Christopher Antwi-Adjei also spoke to the media.

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S04 defeat Hertha BSC 2-1 to kick off the new season

The Royal Blues deservedly claimed all three points against Hertha BSC on Friday night (1/8) in the opening game of the new 2. Bundesliga season. Moussa Sylla (16’) and Nikola Katic (23’) got the Schalke goals in a 2-1 victory at the VELTINS-Arena, with Sebastian Grønning pulling one back with a minute to play for the visitors.

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Timo Becker: There aren’t many bigger occasions

The Royal Blues will kick off the 2025/26 season on Friday night (1/8) at home against Hertha BSC. Timo Becker spoke to schalke04.de about pre-season and the opening fixture.

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Miron Muslic: We know what Hertha are capable of

FC Schalke 04 kick off the new 2. Bundesliga season on Friday night (1/8) against Hertha BSC at 20:30 CEST at the VELTINS-Arena. Head coach Miron Muslic is extremely looking forward to his first competitive game in charge of the club.

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