Latest in Tag: schalke Highlight
Latest in Tag: schalke
Was Sebastian Rudy a bad buy for Schalke?
Sebastian Rudy was supposed to bring defensive stability and tactical nous to Schalke, but this season he has spent much of his time on the bench. The club’s hierarchy may be losing their patience.Nothing seems to be going well for Schalke this season, but one particularly disappointing aspect of the team's current predicament is Sebastian …
Why Schalke and Sebastian Rudy are a perfect match
After struggling to break into the Bayern Munich first team, German international Sebastian Rudy has chosen Schalke over RB Leipzig. DW’s Matt Ford explains why it’s a good move for all parties.Schalke received deserved plaudits following last season’s second-place finish. After the departures of Leon Goretzka, Max Meyer and Thilo Kehrer however, the Royal Blues …
Opinion: If Schalke won’t invest for their own youngsters, why should they stay?
Schalke have produced some great players in recent years but haven’t been able to keep them around. With Champions League football unlikely again next season, DW’s Davis Van Opdorp thinks the club needs to do much more.Schalke have had a strong academy system for many years. Four of the players in Germany’s squad for the …
‘A rivalry founded on similarity’ – Revier rivals Schalke and Dortmund share derby day spoils
Derbies are often based on difference: different politics, different religion, different class. But as Matt Ford found out in Gelsenkirchen, Schalke and Dortmund have a lot in common.Despite its name, the “Schalker Meile” is actually just under one mile long. Flanked on both sides by endless rows of flats and terraced housing, it would be …
Schalke’s Nabil Bentaleb: ‘Nobody gave me the chance until I arrived here’
Schalke haven’t had it easy this season, but in Nabil Bentaleb they have not only signed a talented player but also unleashed one. DW’s Jonathan Harding spoke to the Algerian midfielder.It’s not often that a footballer will flip a question back at you, particularly when it comes to winning trophies, but Schalke’s Nabil Bentaleb did …
What to watch out for on matchday 2 of the Bundesliga
The Bundesliga is back in action after an awkwardly-placed international break. RB Leipzig host a Bundesliga game for the first time but not before a marquee clash between Schalke and Bayern Munich and the Hessen Derby.
Football clubs tackle eSports
Schalke and other football clubs have set up their own eSports teams. What’s surprising about this is that it goes well beyond soccer simulations like FIFA or Pro Evo. Footie clubs in eSports, can it work?
Last-minute goal sends Augsburg past Schalke
A few days after scoring a clutch last-minute goal in the Europa League, Augsburg replicated that trick against Schalke in the Bundesliga. It’s the latest chapter in a comeback for the southern Germans. Augsburg 2-1 Schalke (Hong 34′, Caiuby 90+1′ – Kolasinac 70′) Augsburg’s season is back on track, after the Acorn Boys got a …
Bundesliga: Youthful trio deliver for Schalke
Schalke’s young players delivered for them at the start of matchday 15 at home against Hannover, and likely they will all season. Leroy Sane, Max Meyer and Leon Goretzka delivered brilliant performances. Schalke 3-1 Hannover (Geis pen. 52′, Huntelaar 72′, di Santo 82′ – Saint-Maxim 81′) It was youthful intent that saw Schalke come through …
Bundesliga: Schalke’s daring bunch of youngsters target Bayern Munich scalp
Having taken 34 from a possible 36 points this season, Pep Guardiola’s domineering Bayern Munich look unstoppable. But Saturday’s opponents Schalke will put faith in their whizkids to do damage against the champions. Although Schalke’s form under head coach Andre Breitenreiter has dipped in recent weeks, the continued development of their homegrown clutch of young …
DFB Pokal: Schalke can’t keep slipping
After losing to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the league, Schalke had an immediate shot at cup redemption. They royally blew it. To rub salt in the wound, rivals Dortmund ran riot. Schalke 0-2 Borussia Mönchengladbach (Stindl ’42, Hazard [pen] ’53) You know Schalke have had a bad week when local rivals Borussia Dortmund bang in seven …
Europa League: Schalke protect point at the death, Augsburg celebrates historic win
Sane proves to be the difference once again as Schalke salvage a point at home to Sparta Prague. Meanwhile, Augsburg confirmed a historic night in their history with their first-ever win in the competition. Schalke 2-2 Sparta Prague (Di Santo 5′, Sane 72′ – Fatai 50′, Lafata 63′) Franco di Santo and Leroy Sane found …
Bundesliga clubs step up in refugee crisis
The refugee crisis is sweeping across Europe, and while many governments stall in their search for answer, German football clubs have shown incredible generosity in their attempt to help those searching for a new home. German football has long been hailed as one of the few remaining leagues where the focus is still put on …