Joshua Quarshie swaps Southampton for Sturm Graz in Bundesliga loan
Germany-Ghana defender Joshua Quarshie has joined Austrian Bundesliga side Sturm Graz from Southampton on loan, making the 22-year-old centre-back...
St Helens Town mourns German fan who travelled hundreds of miles to watch title win
St Helens Town AFC has paid tribute to Ingo Bruggenthies, a devoted Schalke supporter from Germany who became a cherished friend of the club and...
FC Schalke 04 2026/27 season preview: Transfers, pre-season, predicted lineup and predictions
A full preview of FC Schalke 04’s 2026/27 season — including summer transfers, pre-season results, predicted starting XI and expectations for the...
Celtic loan flop Junior Adamu has just repeated his start in Glasgow on his Schalke debut
Junior Adamu endured a torrid time at Celtic last season. The versatile forward arrived in January on a six-month loan deal from Freiburg, hoping...
Schalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle
Schalke 04 were made to work for their place in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. Despite dominating large parts of their first-round clash with...
Confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04
Here are the confirmed lineups for the DFB-Pokal match between Hallescher FC and FC Schalke 04.
Bitter transfer dilemma: are FC Schalke 04 even facing a points deduction?
Schalke 04 are edging ever closer to their first Bundesliga season in four years, buoyed by plenty of euphoria. But the Royal Blues are apparently...
Mourinho holds four untouchable cards
The trials are over, and now the time has come for "hard work" and "good work", to use José Mourinho's words, after Real Madrid played six friendly...
Five Bullet Points From Real Madrid's Win Over Schalke
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid's history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now...
José Mourinho reveals reason behind black eye during Real Madrid vs Schalke clash
José Mourinho’s black eye became an unexpected talking point during Real Madrid’s pre-season clash with Schalke. After the 3-0 win, the Portuguese...
Courtois: “I see a lot of commitment — everyone seriously wants a great season”
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes the team is ready for the start of La Liga after completing its preseason preparations with a...
'Everything is easier!' - Marc Cucurella sends message to Real Madrid fans after making 'long-awaited' debut
Marc Cucurella has expressed his joy after making his Real Madrid debut during the club's pre-season victory over Schalke 04 ahead of the new season.
Pressure mounts on Mbappe: no room for error and the season for titles has arrived
France star Kylian Mbappe dominated the Spanish media headlines after his fine display during Real Madrid's friendly against Schalke, which ended...
Uproar after friendly against Real Madrid: Arda Güler’s “cousins” are said to have threatened a Schalke 04 employee
Despite the 3-0 defeat in the friendly against Real Madrid, the mood at Schalke was excellent on Sunday. The event was overshadowed, however, by a...
Schalke defender reveals how he frustrated Vinícius Júnior in Real Madrid clash
Timo Becker has reflected on his battle with Vinícius Júnior during Schalke 04’s 3-0 friendly defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday.
Gordon starts as Barcelona crush Basel as Diomande debuts for Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid eased to a 3-0 win at Schalke on Sunday in their final friendly, with Kylian Mbappe on the scoresheet and record...
'Very, very, very good players' - Jose Mourinho hails Real Madrid stars as Kylian Mbappe shines in Schalke victory
Real Madrid finished pre-season unbeaten after defeating Schalke 04 3-0 through goals from Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen and Carlos Espí.
Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid
Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois — 7.5: Had almost nothing to do. Made one save on the only real test he faced. His...
4 stars, 1 flop from Real Madrid's dominant 3-0 preseason win over Schalke
Real Madrid will head into Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 La Liga season on a high note after defeating Bundesliga giants Schalke 3-0 in their final...
Real Madrid quartet stuns Mourinho
Real Madrid have concluded their pre-season preparations following a 3-0 win over Schalke, and have already begun turning their attention to the...
An old act behind the jeers against Cucurella
Germany's Schalke crowd was not friendly towards the Spanish star Marc Cucurella, the newest addition to Real Madrid's ranks, during the two sides'...
Mourinho thrilled with Madrid’s growth after passing final pre-season test
Real Madrid capped their pre-season preparations with a thumping 3-0 win over Schalke, leaving Jose Mourinho impressed with their results.
The post...
Mourinho's appearance with a swollen eye sparks controversy: what's the story?
Schalke's clash was not merely a friendly for Real Madrid, but carried a special significance as the team's final match during its preparatory camp...
30 minutes that prove Diomande's place on the dribbling throne
The Ivorian star Yan Diomande came on as a substitute in his club Real Madrid's friendly against Schalke, which ended in a 3-0 win for Los Blancos.
Video: Boos surround Vinícius, but his response was different
Brazil's Vinicius Junior stole the spotlight during Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Schalke, after finding himself in a direct confrontation with the...
What has happened to Mourinho? An unusual appearance sparks questions
José Mourinho, the Portuguese head coach of Real Madrid, stole the spotlight during his side's clash with Schalke in Germany, but this time away...
Cucurella opens up: fascinating details from his early days with Real Madrid
Real Madrid concluded their preparations for the new season with a convincing victory over Schalke, in a match that carried more than one positive...
What happened to Mourinho? An unusual appearance sparks questions
José Mourinho, the Portuguese head coach of Real Madrid, stole the spotlight during his side's clash with Schalke in Germany, but this time away...
Jose Mourinho: “We’re playing as a team; there’s empathy, there’s teamwork”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho spoke to the media after the friendly win over Schalke on Sunday. He was asked about the improvements as a team,...
"What lies between the lines is more dangerous": Mourinho hints at something big in Madrid
Real Madrid concluded their preparations for the new season on a positive note, wrapping up their warm-up matches without defeat, securing three...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid, Post-game Reaction, 2026 Friendly
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus...
Schalke lost to Real Madrid in final pre-season test
Schalke produced a strong performance against the record Champions League winners despite 3-0 defeat.
What happened to Mourinho? A surprise appearance sparks questions
José Mourinho, the Portuguese head coach of Real Madrid, grabbed the attention during his side's clash against Schalke in Germany, but this time...
Real Madrid win their final pre-season game
Fans will have favourable memories against Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena – so it made for the perfect ground to finish the 2026 pre-season...
CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Schalke, 2026 preseason
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Schalke in the last game of this year’s preseason stage. Real...
Confirmed pre-season lineups: FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid
Here are the confirmed lineups for the pre-season match between FC Schalke 04 and Real Madrid.
Diomande's situation? Mourinho announces Real's line-up to face Schalke
José Mourinho, the Real Madrid manager, has announced his Los Blancos line-up for the friendly against Schalke, on Sunday evening.
Mbappé starts against Schalke, Diomande on the bench
Kylian Mbappé is getting back into the fold right away. The star striker is named in the starting XI to face Schalke 04 in Real Madrid's final...
Real Madrid vs Schalke 04, 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch preseason online
Real MMadrid visit Germany to face Schalke 04 in what will be the last preseason game for Los Blancos before La Liga kicks off next Saturday...
Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid: Worldwide Club Friendlies broadcasts and how to watch anywhere in the world with a VPN
Find out where to watch Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid, including TV channel options, live stream details, kick-off time, team news, and recent form...
How to watch today's Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid Club Friendlies game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time
Find out where to watch Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid, including TV channel and live stream options, plus kick-off time, team news, and match preview.
Record signing Yan Diomande in Real Madrid squad for clash against Schalke
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Saturday named new record signing Yan Diomande, plus stars Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, in his team's...
Diomande called up for the first time: Mourinho readies his weapons for the final rehearsal
Real Madrid's squad for the friendly against Schalke, scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, in Germany, saw notable changes after Jose Mourinho regained...
Real Madrid announce squad for preseason friendly against Schalke 04
Real Madrid have announced their squad list for Sunday’s preseason friendly against Schalke 04, the last friendly of this year’s preseason stage....
Schalke 04 - Real Madrid predictions
Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid prediction and preview for this Clubs Friendlies match on 16/08/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup,...
Kolasinac targeted by Schalke 04 after Atalanta friendly visit
Atalanta have already lost Berat Djimsiti, now there are reports Sead Kolasinac could leave too...
The last time in Gelsenkirchen
Real Madrid will wrap up pre-season with a friendly in Gelsenkirchen against Bundesliga's FC Schalke 04. It's been a while since the two sides have...
Dortmund goalkeeper Kobel looks forward to derby days and El Mala’s transfer
Gregor Kobel believes Schalke’s return to the Bundesliga is great news for the league.
Schalke duo Karaman and Gosens return to team training
Gosens and Karaman have reportedly overcome the worst of their niggles to return to the field with their teammates.
Kamaldeen Sulemana sidelined for 2-3 months with injury
Atalanta have been dealt a significant blow as Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has been diagnosed with a second-degree tear of the medial...
Schalke and Vitalie Becker set to agree new contract
The 21-year-old was at risk of letting his current deal expire in 2027 and thus leave the Royal Blues as a free agent.
It is about the popular new away kit: FC Schalke 04 boss hits back at criticism
Chief executive Matthias Tillmann has rejected accusations of miscalculation regarding FC Schalke 04's new retro away shirt.
It is about the popular new away shirt: FC Schalke 04 boss hits back at criticism
Chief executive Matthias Tillmann has rejected allegations of miscalculation over FC Schalke 04's new retro away shirt.
Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana suffers injury setback in Atalanta pre-season friendly
Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana suffered an injury setback during Atalanta’s pre-season encounter against German side Schalke 04...
Pre-season: Defeat in Leeds for Leipzig, Schalke Day draws 58,587 fans
RB Leipzig and Schalke 04 suffered friendly defeats on Saturday.
Nine-goal madness on "Schalke Day": Royal Blues U23 celebrate unbelievable comeback in the Regionalliga
While 100,000 fans joined the professionals in Gelsenkirchen in building up to the Bundesliga comeback, Schalke’s second team produced a...
Friendly games: Atalanta crush Schalke 3-0, Sassuolo lose thrilling Augsburg match
Atalanta swept Schalke 04 aside in a 3-0 victory decided by Gianluca Scamacca, Lazar Samardzic...
Teemu Pukki admits buckling under Celtic pressure: ‘It was a bit too much’
Teemu Pukki has reflected on his time at Celtic. The striker was signed from Schalke as a replacement for Gary Hooper in 2013, arriving with...
Official: Dina Ebimbe joins Schalke from Eintracht Frankfurt
The Cameroon international made 27 appearances on loan in Ligue 1 last season, where he produced a return of 5 goals.
Schalke to battle Everton, Ipswich and Marseille for free agent Krépin Diatta
The Senegalese international has allowed his contract to expire at AS Monaco, making the 27-year-old available free of charge this summer.
Brighton's Buonanotte snubs Schalke in favour of Elche switch
The Royal Blues were heavily linked with the 21-year-old who has seemingly agreed to join a team in Spain's first division.
Report: Schalke close in on Junior Dina Ebimbe signing
Schalke are closing in on the signing of Junior Dina Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, with the two clubs reportedly nearing a final agreement.
Edin Džeko makes retirement admission after rejecting three offers for Schalke return
The veteran striker has revealed that the coming campaign could be his final season, having turned down three other opportunities to continue his...
Edin Dzeko extends Schalke stay beyond 41st birthday after firing club back to Bundesliga
Edin Dzeko has signed a contract extension at Schalke to play in the Bundesliga past his 41st birthday after firing the club to promotion.
Napoli threaten to take legal action with Schalke over failed Lindstrøm deal
The Serie A club have issued a statement which responds to the newly promoted Bundesliga outfits claims of wrongdoing in negotiations.
Napoli threaten Schalke 04 with legal action after failure of Lindstrom transfer
Napoli released a formal statement threatening legal action against Schalke 04 after the talks to...
Dzeko signs one-year deal with Schalke
After helping Schalke achieve promotion to the Bundesliga last season, Edin Dzeko has signed a new one-year deal with the club.
The post Dzeko...
Ex-Man City striker Edin Dzeko pens contract extension at Schalke
Veteran Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension with Schalke after helping them return to the Bundesliga last season,...
Verbal agreements were apparently broken! Schalke 04’s marquee transfer has now collapsed after all
A lot is happening at Schalke: Edin Dzeko is back, while Robin Gosens has to sit out for the time being – and another top transfer collapsed at the...
Edin Džeko signs new Schalke 04 contract
Edin Džeko has signed a contract extension with Schalke 04 ahead of the upcoming Bundesliga campaign.
Verbal agreements were apparently broken! Schalke 04’s top transfer has collapsed after all
A lot is happening at Schalke: Edin Dzeko is back, while Robin Gosens has to sit out for the time being - and another top transfer has collapsed at...
Verbal agreements were apparently broken! Schalke 04's top transfer has still collapsed
A lot is happening at Schalke: Edin Dzeko is back, while Robin Gosens has to sit out for the time being – and another top transfer has fallen...
Schalke 04 provide injury update on Robin Gosens
FC Schalke 04 have given an update on Robin Gosens after their new signing picked up an injury on Saturday.
Lindstrøm set to return to Napoli as Schalke deal fall through
According to multiple reports, Schalke 04 have withdrawn their offer for Napoli's Jesper Lindstrøm.
Napoli send Gutierrez to Bayer Leverkusen for €30m, but Lindstrom to Schalke collapses
There is mixed news for Napoli, as while Miguel Gutierrez flies out for his €30m...
Lindstrøm's move to Schalke from Napoli at risk of collapse
Jesper Lindstrøm looked set to join Schalke 04 on loan from Napoli, but late complications have put the move in doubt.
Napoli and Schalke reach Lindstrom agreement: the details
Napoli have reached an agreement with Schalke 04 over the departure of Jesper Lindstrom, with...
Jesper Lindstrøm arrives for Schalke medical
Jesper Lindstrøm's return to the Bundesliga appears imminent, with the former Eintracht Frankfurt star already in Gelsenkirchen for his medical as...
Back in Germany - Edin Džeko closing in on Schalke return
Edin Džeko is set to continue his career at Schalke 04, with the Bundesliga club reportedly reaching a full agreement with the veteran striker over...
Schalke 04 Make Move For Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte As Winger Falls Out Of Favour
Brighton’s Argentine youngster Facundo Buonanotte has attracted interest from German club Schalke 04, who have made an official inquiry about the...
Injuries to duo overshadow Schalke’s friendly victory
The Royal Blues cruised to a convincing win over Hessen Kassel on Saturday, but injuries to two key players dampened the mood.
West Ham make approach to sign £28.2m striker, loan-to-buy on cards - report
West Ham United need to start their transfer business soon, or risk being left behind in the Championship.Nuno Espirito Santo is yet to make a...
Schalke inquire for out-of-favour Brighton sensation Buonanotte
The Argentine talent desperately needs to get his career back on track and show glimpses of his ability from earlier days at Rosario Central and...
Anton Donkor's move to OFI Crete collapses
German-Ghanaian defender Anton Donkor is set to stay with Schalke 04 after his proposed transfer to Greek club OFI Crete failed to materialize.The...
Schalke enquire about Nigerian striker Ilenikhena
Schalke are linked with the difficult deal to sign George Ilenikhena from Al-Ittihad.
Real Madrid confirm final preseason friendly with Schalke 04
Real Madrid have officially added one more fixture to their preseason schedule, confirming a friendly against Schalke 04 on Sunday, August 16....
Official: Schalke tie down home-grown defender on contract until 2031
Gelsenkirchen-born Mertcan Ayhan has enjoyed a meteoric rise at the Royal Blues, and has since gone on to make his debut for the Turkish U-21...
Schalke 04 confirm over 50,000 tickets sold in few hours for friendly against Real Madrid
Schalke 04 will play against European giants Real Madrid to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Veltins-Arena.
Schalke and Džeko reach agreement on contract extension
The 40-year-old Bosnian will undergo a medical check and likely sign new contract at the start of next week.
Agreements apparently reached! Schalke 04 on the verge of a spectacular transfer double swoop
Schalke 04 are apparently on the verge of signing Edin Dzeko and Jesper Lindström. According to consistent reports, Schalke have reached agreements...