FCA Augsburg Augsburg - S04 Schalke Schalke

FCA

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S04

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M. Gregoritsch
18'

WWK ARENA(Sold out)

Sascha Stegemann

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36 %Anton Kade

Anton Kade

Man of the Match Trophy

0:25

Gregoritsch: 'We are still Augsburg'

Full-time: Augsburg 3-0 Schalke

Goals from Gregoritsch, Kade and Ribeiro secured an opening matchday victory against Bundesliga returnees Schalke, who were reduced to 10 men after Schallenberg's dismissal. It's a clear win for Baum's charges, who start their season in style.

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Full-time

Superb finish!

Augsburg's substitutes combine for their team's third of the evening. Seol plays the ball into Ribeiro, who drills the ball past Karius from a tight angle on the right.

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90'

+ 2

Rodrigo Ribeiro

GOAL!

3:0

Rodrigo Ribeiro

Goal probability

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.

6 %

Shot speed

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.

112.32 km/h

Distance to Goal

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.

14.02 m

90'

+ 1

Into added time

The fourth official has signalled three additional minutes.

90'

+ 1

More changes

Baum looks to his bench again with the introduction Gouweleeuw and Seol for Brackelmann and Wolf.

90'

+ 1

Substitution

90'

Substitution

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw

Calvin Brackelmann

87'

Over!

Almost a third! Wolf clips in a fantastic lofted pass into the path of Ribeiro, who strikes the ball on the volley but it sails over Karius' goal.

86'

Another change

Ayhan replaces Aouchiche for Schalke.

86'

Substitution

83'

Double change

Gregoritsch, who opened the scoring, makes way for Ribeiro. Keitel also comes on for captain Rieder.

83'

Substitution

Rodrigo Ribeiro

Michael Gregoritsch

83'

Substitution

There it is!

And it's no less than he deserves. Rieder wins the ball in the middle and plays in Kade, who places the ball into the bottom corner, off the post and past Karius.

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79'

Anton Kade

GOAL!

2:0

Assist:F. Rieder

Anton Kade

Goal probability

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.

10 %

Shot speed

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.

90.33 km/h

Distance to Goal

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.

19.17 m

76'

Changes for both teams

Kömür replaces Fellhauer for the hosts, while Džeko - whose last Bundesliga appearance was for Wolfsburg in 2010 - comes on for Katić.

76'

Substitution

Robin Fellhauer

76'

Substitution

74'

Active in the final third

There's been chances at both ends, but somehow there's just one goal in this.

Goal attempts

5off target

9on target

4off target

5on target

72'

Fellhauer denied!

Augsburg are queuing up here. This time, Banks finds Massengo who plays the ball into the path of Fellhauer, but his effort is straight at Karius.

69'

From range

On his Bundesliga debut, Brackelmann takes aim from distance, but that doesn't trouble Karius. It's high and wide.

68'

Blocked

Behrens plays a corner towards the near post onto the head of Wolf, who flicks the ball towards the far post where it's met by Kade, who sees his effort blocked.

64'

Gregoritsch tries his luck

The Austrian goes for goal with the resulting free-kick, but it's comfortable for Karius - even with the bounce.

He's off!

Schallenberg is shown a straight red after coming in from behind on Gregoritsch. On their Bundesliga return, the Royal Blues are down to 10-men.

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63'

SituationRed card

ReviewPrevious offside?

DecisionRed card

62'

Substitution

62'

Triple change

Muslić blinks first, bringing on Gosens, Wöber and Dina Ebimbe in place of V. Becker, Kuruçay and Adamu.

62'

Red card

Ron Schallenberg

62'

Substitution

Junior Dina Ebimbe

62'

Substitution

Maximilian Wöber

60'

Running out of ideas

After Augsburg's early onslaught to begin the second half, Schalke appear to be running out of ideas. Becker's long throw is cleared with ease.

57'

Attacking threat

Both Kade and Sylla have been integral to their team's attacking plans this evening. Additionally, Kade has an assist to his name.

Shots

3

4

Anton Kade Moussa Sylla

Central figure

Gregoritsch has proved troublesome for Schalke this evening. The Austrian opened the scoring, and has been heavily involved in the build-up.

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47'

This time it's Kade!

Augsburg are hungry for a second. Wolf, from the left, finds Kade who rises highest but he's denied by Karius.

46'

Rieder denied

Augsburg captain drives forward, and lets fly with his left foot from range. Karius punches the ball behind for a corner, which doesn't amount to anything.

46'

Off we go

Augsburg get the second period under way. Will the hosts extend their lead, or can Schalke find a way back?

Kick-off!

Half-time

Half-time: Augsburg 1-0 Schalke

The Royal Blues started strongly, with Matsima clearing Sylla's effort on the line before Augsburg took the lead through Gregoritsch. The Austrian's goal inspired Baum's charges, who take a slender lead heading into the break after Wolf and Kade came close to doubling their team's tally.

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45'

+ 1

Into added time

With few stoppages, the fourth official has signalled one additional minute.

41'

Half-chance

Sylla makes another run in behind but this time cuts the ball back for Aouchiche, who pulls his effort wide.

40'

Suddenly Augsburg on top

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

After taking the lead, the hosts will be disappointed at not being able to double their tally.

xGoals

1

1.28

0.83

0

Goals

38'

Dahmen alert

Sylla is getting a lot of joy against Augsburg's high defensive line, but this time their custodian is alert to the situation and clears the ball with ease.

35'

Denied

Another huge opportunity for Schalke. The corner is played towards the far post where Adamu meets the ball. He knocks it down for Sylla, who is unable to get a clean connection which allows Dahmen to save comfortably.

34'

Strong play

Aouchiche plays through Sylla, who holds off his marker and forces a corner after taking on a difficult shot.

31'

Rieder shoots from range...

...but it's saved by Karius. Augsburg are on top here.

30'

Kade denied!

A huge save from Karius to deny Kade, who latches onto a superb pass from Massengo after making an excellent run in behind. Augsburg's goal has given them a huge confidence boost.

25'

So close to a second!

Augsburg are getting a lot of joy down Schalke's right. This time, it's Behrens who whips the ball towards the far post but at full stretch, Wolf just can't get a toe to the ball.

22'

First caution

Captain in Gouweleeuw's absence, Rieder finds himself in the referee's notebook for a challenge on Sylla, halting a Schalke attack.

22'

Yellow card

Augsburg lead!

Against the run of play, the hosts take the lead! Kade gets the better of T. Becker, before laying the ball on a plate for Gregoritsch, who fires home at the far post from close range.

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18'

Michael Gregoritsch

GOAL!

1:0

Michael Gregoritsch

Goal probability

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.

97 %

Distance to Goal

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.

5.13 m

17'

Schalke clear

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

On their Bundesliga return, the Royal Blues have been on top. Dominating possession, they too should be leading. Sylla saw his early effort cleared on the line by Matsima, before Schallenberg and Ljubicic forced Dahmen into two excellent saves.

xGoals

0

1.02

0

Goals

15'

Ljubicic denied!

Aouchiche plays a wonderfully weighted ball into the path of Ljubicic, who draws an excellent save from Dahmen.

Goal? No, it's offside!

Augsburg have the ball in the back of the net, but it's ruled out for offside after Fellhauer, who placed the ball beautifully into the bottom corner, strayed offside.

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7'

Another chance

The resulting corner finds a way to El-Faouzi, who clips the ball towards the far post onto the head of Schallenberg. Making an excellent connection, the Schalke midfielder forces Dahmen into an excellent save down low.

Huge block!

Almost a goal at the other end! Ljubicic plays an excellent ball into the path of Sylla, who holds off Matsima and then rounds Dahmen, but his effort is cleared on the line by the Augsburg defender.

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2'

How did that not go in?

Wow, what a start for Augsburg. The ball is pinged into Gregoritsch, who plays a perfectly weighted first-time pass into the path of Kade, who fires the ball across goal but Fellhauer gets his feet in a muddle and can't convert from close range. Huge opportunity for the first goal here.

1'

Off we go!

Schalke, making their Bundesliga return, get proceedings under way at the WWK Arena.

Kick-off!

Kick-off approaching

We're moments away from a ball being kicked here with the final game of Matchday 1, as both teams emerge from the tunnel.

Captain Rieder

Augsburg's Rieder leads a Bundesliga team onto the pitch for the first time as captain. Schalke's captain, meanwhile, has previous experience - T. Becker captained Holstein Kiel in several Bundesliga matches during 2024/25.

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0:07

Watch: Augsburg primed for action

0:07

Watch: Augsburg getting prepped

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0:27

Watch: Bundesliga bow for Brackelmann

Augsburg's Brackelmann is among several players making their debut in Germany's top flight this evening, which means they will receive a Starting XI Debut Patch!

More on that Augsburg team

Like Schalke, Augsburg have also made just the one change following their DFB Cup triumph over Bundesliga 2 outfit Energie Cottbus. Summer signing Brackelmann replaces Schlotterbeck, who has departed the club.

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More on that Schalke team

After their DFB Cup victory over Hallescher, Muslić makes one change to his Schalke side with Adamu replacing Dina Ebimbe. The returning Džeko is named among the Royal Blues' substitutes.

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Starting line-up: FC Augsburg

Formation:3-4-2-1

Augsburg subs

Labrović, Gouweleeuw, Seol, Kömür, Keitel, Schnitzer, Ribeiro, Mbuku, Ogundu

Starting line-up: FC Schalke 04

Formation:3-4-2-1

Schalke subs

Müller, Gosens, Wöber, Ayhan, Tanaka, Bachmann, Dina Ebimbe, Vozar, Džeko

0:04

Watch: Calm before the storm

Miron Muslić on facing Augsburg

“They’ve been an established Bundesliga club since 2011. That’s 15 years of continuity and stability at the club, and they clearly do a lot of things right. Augsburg’s improvement has a lot to do with Manuel Baum and the work he’s done with the team. They finished ninth last season and had the eighth-best home record in the league. But I believe we can get something there.”

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Manuel Baum on facing Schalke

“We expect Schalke to still be riding the high of promotion. They’re a team full of energy who will fight for everything - it’s going to be a really good battle. We need the stadium, we need our fans, and we need the noise.”

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3:01

Watch: Džeko finally back in the Bundesliga

The Bundesliga return of giants Schalke goes hand-in-hand with the return of veteran star Edin Džeko. The now 40-year-old striker joined the Royal Blues at the start of the year and contributed some vital goals to their promotion drive. After playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the summer World Cup, Džeko is now diving straight into the next big challenge with Schalke. A club whose aura can evidently attract players of global renown, even when operating in Bundesliga 2 – which they, and Džeko, have no intention of going back to.

Last time out - Schalke

Schalke also booked their place in the second round of the cup, but it certainly wasn't easy going against fourth-tier Hallescher FC as they needed extra time to progress, having fallen behind in the first half. Goals from Dejan Ljubičić and Edin Džeko then had the Royal Blues on the verge of victory in normal time, only for Niclas Stierlin to equalise in stoppage time. However, three goals in extra time from Moussa Sylla, Junior Adamu and a second from Džeko eventually saw Schalke go through unscathed.

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A proud record

This is Augsburg's 16th consecutive campaign in Germany's top flight. Die Függerstädter are one of six sides - along with Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, Hoffenheim and Union Berlin - who have never been relegated from the Bundesliga.

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Last time out - Augsburg

Two second-half goals from Anton Kade and Kristijan Jakić secured a 2-0 victory against Bundesliga 2 outfit Energie Cottbus as Manuel Baum's side booked their spot in the DFB Cup second round.

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2:03

Watch: Augsburg 1-1 Schalke - previous meeting

Promoted after a three-year absence, Schalke's most recent Bundesliga meeting against Augsburg ended in a 1-1 draw on Matchday 25 of the 2022/23 season.

Schalke out in front

These two teams have met 22 times, with Augsburg winning just three of those games. Schalke have won 10, although the last three contests paint a more balanced picture, with a win each and a draw.

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