S04 Schalke FC Schalke 04 - FCK Kaiserslautern 1. FC Kaiserslautern

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Highlights

VELTINS-Arena(62,077 Spectators)

Felix Zwayer

Full-time: Schalke 2-2 Kaiserslautern

After a rather quiet period of stoppage time, Džeko's debut for Schalke ends in a draw. For a long time, it didn't look like that would happen. After falling behind, Schalke pushed for an equaliser, but remained too harmless and even conceded from a counter-attack. Through a world-class goal from Džeko and a last-minute strike from Karaman, they were able to snatch a point.

Full-time

90'

+ 6

Counter-attack stopped

Kunze is shown the yellow card.

90'

+ 6

Yellow card

Fabian Kunze

90'

+ 5

Both teams going for the win

Neither side wants to settle for just one point and both are pushing for victory.

90'

+ 1

Seven minutes of added time

The final phase is far from over.

What a comeback!!!!

El-Faouzi delivers another corner into the middle. Krahl initially saves the header from Tchibara, but can only parry the ball forward. Karaman is there and smashes the ball over the line for the equaliser.

90'

Kenan Karaman

GOAL!

2:2

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

21 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

78.42 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

8.22 m

90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

Timo Becker33.99km/h

Maxwell Gyamfi33.54km/h

Norman Jaquy Bassette Van Acker33.42km/h

89'

Last chance

Another sub as Schalke look for a second.

89'

Substitution

Zaid Tchibara

Hasan Kuruçay

0:21

On his debut!

After Lautern clear the second corner, Wallentowitz delivers a high ball into the penalty area to Džeko. The Bosnian controls the ball with his chest under pressure and then finishes in world-class fashion.

87'

Edin Džeko

GOAL!

1:2

Goal probability

52 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

8.37 m

86'

Schalke aren't giving up

The Miners still want to get at least a point here. However, two corners in a row haven't provided any results.

Is that the decisive moment?

Schalke push for an equaliser but lose the ball on the edge of the opposition penalty area. After a long ball, Prtajin has half the pitch ahead of him and, one-on-one with Karius, he keeps his cool and finds the net for the second time.

83'

Ivan Prtajin

GOAL!

0:2

Goal probability

31 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

93.84 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

17.58 m

82'

Corner for Schalke

Džeko wins a corner for his new team, but Kaiserslautern can clear without any problems.

80'

Schalke pushing

The hosts want the equaliser here. Kaiserslautern are standing firm defensively though. They are also able to provide relief from time to time by getting the ball upfield.

77'

Muslić also reacts

What impact can the two new players make?

77'

Substitution

Mika Wallentowitz

Timo Becker

77'

Substitution

Felipe Sánchez

Finn Porath

Karius with no chance

74'

Two new players to try and see the win out

Lieberknecht wants to secure the victory and brings on Hanslik and Şahin for Sykttä and Ritter.

74'

Substitution

Daniel Hanslik

Naatan Skyttä

74'

Substitution

Semih Şahin

Marlon Ritter

69'

Straight into action

Džeko is the target for the first long balls. In the end, Gomis gets the ball and shoots well over the bar.

0:33

He's back

Džeko makes his Bundesliga 2 debut. This makes him the second oldest player to make his first appearance in this league. Can he have an immediate impact?

67'

Substitution

Edin Džeko

Amin Younes

66'

More Energy

Schalke now seem to be playing more purposefully going forward. However, this is also creating more space for the visitors.

63'

How will Schalke respond?

After conceding, a victory for Schalke today has become very unlikely.

63'

Win Probability

This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange

44.4 %

62'

8.8 %

Immediate impact

From Skyttä's free-kick, Prtajin rises highest. With his first touch of the ball, he gives his team the lead.

61'

Ivan Prtajin

GOAL!

0:1

Goal probability

11 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

7.86 m

61'

Substitution

Ivan Prtajin

Norman Bassette

58'

Crossbar

The set-piece is a dangerous one. Becker gets a relatively free header in the six-yard box and, after bouncing once, the ball hits the crossbar and then goes over the goal.

58'

Krahl involved

After a free-kick, the ball reaches Porath via Younes and Gomis. However, Krahl manages to clear the shot towards the near post for a corner.

55'

It's getting heated

Karius wants to catch a cross. But Bassette jumps into the keeper and a free-kick is awarded. This leads to a small disagreement between the goalkeeper and the striker.

54'

Katić chance

Another shot on goal, which takes Schalke's tally to five - that's one more than in the entire match in Berlin last week. The Royal Blues are still struggling going forward in 2026.

52'

Schalke again

Katić is up front after a corner and brings down a long ball. He doesn't strike the ball cleanly as he turns, though, and it goes narrowly wide.

51'

Back in action

Kunze is back on the pitch. The match is back underway for now.

49'

Brief interruption

Kunze is sitting on the ground and needs treatment. Will he be able to continue?

48'

Next shot

Bassette is quicker than the Schalke defence, but the Belgian fires wide from a tight angle.

46'

Second half underway

When will the first goal come this afternoon in Gelsenkirchen? Will Džeko be the man to provide it if he is brought on?

Kick-off!

Half-time: Schalke 0-0 Kaiserslautern

After one minute of stoppage time, Zwayer blows for the half-time break. Schalke were slightly better at the start and could have taken the lead through Kuruçay, but the visitors became increasingly dangerous. So far, however, they still lack cutting edge in the final third.

Half-time

44'

Ball in the Schalke net

The goal doesn't count though. Karius was fouled from a corner and referee Zwayer had already blown his whistle.

44'

Lautern improving

However, both teams are still without a goal.

Goal attempts

3off target

1on target

5off target

1on target

0:27

No penalty

The hosts want a spot-kick after Gomis is brought down by Gyamfi in the area. Referee Zwayer, though, waves away the protests.

38'

Ritter again

The captain gets the ball on the edge of the penalty area and takes a shot on the turn, but the ball lands just wide of the post.

Schalke slowing down

Spirited Schalke start with four shots on goal in the first 13 minutes, but they haven't had another attempt since then.

0:21

Double chance

Joly delivers a low cross into the penalty area. First Bassette misses it, but Ritter is at the far post and forces Karius into a save. Ayhan blocks Haas's follow-up shot for a corner, but the set-piece comes to nothing.

30'

Gomis too elaborate

Younes wins the ball high up the pitch and drives forward with pace, and the ball then reaches Gomis via Faouzi. However, the striker prefers to dribble past another opponent rather than shoot at goal and loses the ball.

30'

Yellow card

Hasan Kuruçay

30'

First booking

Kuruçay stops the counter-attack with a foul. It's also his fifth yellow card, meaning he will miss the match against Bochum.

30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

Timo Becker33.99km/h

Mika Haas33.09km/h

Norman Jaquy Bassette Van Acker32.98km/h

28'

Schalke in control

Nevertheless, the Royal Blues have not been able to capitalise on this yet. The visitors are biding their time and then counter-attacking quickly.

Possession (%)

6040

21'

Kaiserslautern counter-attack

The visitors have a great chance to take the lead! Ritter plays a perfect through ball to Skyttä, but the Finn stumbles on the ball when one-on-one with Karius and thus wastes a golden opportunity.

Schalke applying pressure...

... and that's no surprise given the extraordinary choreography from the supporters.

14'

World-class save

Karaman crosses into the penalty spot, where Kuruçay rises highest and heads the ball towards the top corner. However, Krahl is there and claws it out.

13'

Balanced start

So far, both teams are evenly matched. The visitors have now settled into the game and are enjoying their first extended spells of possession.

Now the visitors

Kaiserslautern also venture forward for the first time. However, Schallenberg blocks Joly's shot on the edge of the penalty area.

Schalke takes control

The Royal Blues have had more possession in the opening minutes. Kaiserslautern, meanwhile, are holding back for now.

First attack

Schalke venture forward straight away and are awarded a free-kick. However, Kaiserslautern manage to clear it.

Kick-off

Schalke get us underway.

Kick-off!

0:39

Watch: Džeko warms up

Never again

On 27 January 1945, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp was liberated. Since 2004, football matches in Germany held around 27 January have become a symbol of remembrance for all the lives persecuted under National Socialism. Schalke and Kaiserslautern stand united today with the powerful message "Never Again".

Another prominent newcomer

Schalke have a new number two behind Karius following Kevin Müller's arrival from Heidenheim. He brins with him the experience of 67 Bundesliga and 263 Bundesliga 2 matches. He also knows how to get promoted...

More on that Kaiserslautern team

The visitors make just one change to the side that beat Hannover last weekend, as new signing Chernev comes in for Hanslik to make his debut. That should suggest a change in formation for Kaiserslautern.

More on that Schalke team

New signing Džeko starts on the bench, while Sylla is absent. There's also starts for Porath and Ayhan, who return while V. Becker is absent.

Džeko's Germany comeback after 5,513 days

A German champion (Wolfsburg), an English champion (ManCity), an Italian Cup winner (Inter Milan), and top scorer in both the Bundesliga and Serie A - Džeko has had quite the career. His last match in Germany was 15 years ago for Wolfsburg (22nd December 2010, 1-3 in the cup against Cottbus - Džeko scored). Will he make it onto the field today?

Starting line-up: FC Schalke 04

Schalke subs

Müller, Sánchez, Dietrich, Khadr, Zalazar, Pöpperl, Džeko, Wallentowitz, Tchibara

Starting line-up: 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Kaiserslautern subs

Simoni, Kleinhansl, Elvedi, Şahin, Prince Redondo, Gibs, Prtajin, Hanslik, Abiama

0:55

Watch: Džeko trains with Schalke for first time

Fans of Schalke could barely contain their excitement at seeing veteran striker Edin Džeko in club colours following his surprise January move from Fiorentina.

0:50

Watch: Kompany talks Džeko return

The Bayern Munich coach spoke about his former Manchester City teammate's return to German football with Schalke.

More on that Schalke team

Džeko starts on the bench for the hosts, just days after signing. Porath and Ayhan return to the starting lineup, but Vitalie Becker is out while Wallentowitz sits on the bench.

Torsten Lieberknecht on facing Schalke

"It will certainly be a very intense match. Tactics play a role, but the main thing will be that we show a high level of commitment in our challenges and stay very alert."

Miron Muslić on facing Kaiserslautern

"'Lautern are a team that are similarly strong at home as we are. Away they show a slightly different face – and we want to take advantage of that. We know what's coming, but are very well prepared."