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Merciless Magdeburg
Schalke attacked well for long stretches, having more shots on goal than their opponents (17-16). Magdeburg, as they have been so often this season away from home, were simply merciless, switching play superbly and securing another crushing away victory.
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Full-time: Schalke 2-5 Magdeburg
What are the chances? Magdeburg win 5-2 away from home for the third time in a row! What an evening for the club, with Martijn Kaars the hero with his four-goal salvo.
Full-time
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Brilliant from Bachmann
Bachmann runs towards the right post as Bulut crosses the ball in, and lets it glide over his head into the far corner. A great consolation goal!
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.
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.
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Five goals conceded by Schalke
They have been so solid at the back recently, but today Schalke conceded as many goals as they have in their last five matches combined.
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Four minutes to go
Stoppage time is underway, with Magdeburg heading into second overnight.
Record victory in sight
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Heavy home defeat
A 5-1 loss would equal Schalke's worst ever home defeat in Bundesliga 2, which jointly came in 1989 against Braunschweig and in 1984 against Hertha.
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Substitution
Kaars, Kaars, Kaars, Kaars
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A historic achievement
Magdeburg have scored five goals in each of their last three away matches, a feat no team had ever accomplished before in the entire history of Bundesliga 2.
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Magdeburg manageng the lead
The visitors are calmly keeping possession of the ball. Schalke launch another attack through Donkor, but the home side are now lacking a bit of energy with the four-goal deficit looking too much to bridge at this stage.
Cool Kaars
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More substitutions
The impressive Karaman comes off, Bachmann celebrates his comeback. For Magdeburg, Müller replaces Heber.
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Unstoppable Kaars
Kaars now boasts nine goals in his last three away matches!
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Another four-goal haul
Until last week there had not been a case of a player scoring four goals in a Bundesliga 2 match since Tim Kleindienst two years ago. Now we have two in a row! Last week it was Ulm's Semir Telalovic against Regensburg, before Kaars smashed his quartet tonight.
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Triple substitution
Magdeburg bring on fresh legs for the final phase of the match as they head towards a thumping away win.
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Incredible Kaars!
Kaars scores his fourth!!!! He's played through on the left-hand side, rounds Heekeren and slots it into the empty net from a tight angle on the left side of the penalty area.
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.
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.
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.
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Schalke still searching for a comeback
Nollenberger clears off the goal line as the hosts look for a second! Schallenberg flicked on Hamache's corner from the left side of the six-yard box towards the far corner, but Nollenberger headed away.
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Schalke get a goal back!
New signing Hamache immediately shows his strength by racing to the byline on the left, leaving Hercher standing, and then poking the ball into the middle. Sylla misses initially, but Gantenbein manages to bundle the ball over the line in the resulting scramble.
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.
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.
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Sensational away run
Magdeburg's last three away matches read: 5-2 in Düsseldorf, 5-2 in Elversberg, and 4-0 so far at Schalke - that's 14 goals in three away games!
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It's a fourth!
Magdeburg just keep coming forward. Burcu delicately sets up Hercher, who charges to the right post. The right winger then sends the ball smoothly into the far corner.
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.
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.
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Double substitution
In addition to Hamache, Pape Meïssa Ba, who was only signed this week, comes on as Schalke desperately seek a turnaround.
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Yellow card for Gantenbein for a stamp
Gantenbein catches Heber on the foot.
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Magdeburg make their first change
Michel comes on for Gnaka.
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Karaman has another go
He cuts in behind Heber and aims at the near post - but Reimann is there to save.
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Substitution
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Another booking
Mathisen clips Sylla from behind and receives a yellow card.
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Level goalscorers' race
Just like in his last away match in Elversberg, the Dutchman bags another hat-trick! Kaars is now level with Sylla as the top scorer in the league - the two most prolific strikers in Bundesliga 2 are on the pitch today.
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Schalke almost strike back
Gantenbein heads to the right, Reimann parries, and Sylla hits an effort on the rebound, but Mathisen manages to clear it back into the arms of the Magdeburg keeper from the goal line.
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Kaars completes hat-trick!!!
Magdeburg launch a quick and direct attack, and Nollenberger delivers a sharp cross from the left to where - who else - Kaars makes a perfect run and slides the ball into the net.
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.
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.
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Donkor drives down and delivers
Donkor dribbles down the left flank to the byline and then whips a sharp cross into the box, where a Magdeburg defender almost deflects the ball dangerously towards his own goal.
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Hat-trick opportunity
Nollenberger races down the left and crosses into the middle - Kaars is lurking and stretches out but just fails to reach the ball.
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Sylla steps up
Sylla is sent through strongly on the right but blasts the ball over from a tight angle. The Schalke goalscorer was hardly noticeable in the first half.
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Can history repeat itself?
Magdeburg were also 2-0 up in Gelsenkirchen last season, but in the end Schalke raced back to win 4-3.
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We're back underway!
Schalke start the second half with one change: Gantenbein is now on for Seguin.
Kick-off!
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Exciting at the top!
That's 12 goals of the season now for Kaars, who is in second place in the top scorers list just behind Schalke's Sylla (13).
Magdeburg away mastery again!
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Substitution
Half-time
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Kaars at the double!
Gnaka takes a quick free-kick from his own half and plays a long ball into space, where Kaars makes a pacey run, cuts inside and coolly blasts the ball into the left side of the net from just outside the penalty area.
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.
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.
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.
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El Hankouri too hot to handle
Mo El Hankouri weaves well through the middle, making good ground until Aydin pulls him to the ground.
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Shot-happy Karaman
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Kenan Karaman Livan Burcu
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Karaman threatens again!
On the left side of the penalty area, he turns back strongly, cuts inside and shoots towards the far corner - Reimann has to stretch to make the save.
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Magdeburg love being on the road
Magdeburg are the only team in Bundesliga 2 to have scored in every away match this season.
Kaars charge
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Schalke look to respond
After conceding, the hosts have stepped on the gas to establish themselves in Magdeburg's half. Schalke fans have reason to still believe - as five times this season their side has managed to earn points after falling behind (leading to two wins and three draws).
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Seguin suspended
Seguin gets a yellow card for a challenge on Nollenberger and will miss Schalke's next match against Cologne.
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Karaman cracks an effort in!
The Schalke captain unleashes a powerful shot from outside the box, narrowly missing the top left corner.
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350th goal conceded
That was the 350th goal Schalke have conceded in Bundesliga 2 (over all time that is, not this season...)
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11th goal of the season for Kaars
No other Magdeburg player has scored more than five times this season - his sixth goal in the last four matches!
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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Kaars with the breakthrough!
Magdeburg take the lead! After a throw-in from the right, it all comes very quickly - Burcu has the vision to spot Kaars making a run into the box on the right, and the striker does the rest by cleverly chipping the ball over Heekeren and into the net.
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.
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.
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Visitors threaten
Kaars is sent down the left into the box, and Heekeren can only parry the shot from a tight angle, but Burcu stumbles on the rebound - partly because Schallenberg is there to get in the way again.
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Heber on the money
Daniel Heber, who had an unfortunate time here at Schalke last season (conceding a penalty and getting a red card), has won all his challenges so far today.
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Schallenberg steers Schalke out of danger
Schallenberg slides in to intercept a through ball from El Hankouri, preventing a big chance for Magdeburg in the process.
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Leftfield approach
The home side are attacking mainly down the left flank - with Mohr and Donkor seeing the most of the play for Schalke.
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Mighty effort from Mohr
Mohr sets himself up with the ball on the left side of the penalty area and unleashes a powerful shot, but it whistles past the left side of the goal.
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Back and forth
It's been a fast-paced opening phase, with both teams repeatedly looking to move forward quickly.
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A bit too high
Kaars gets his head to the ball at the far post after a cross from the left but can't direct it on target.
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Aydin shows ambition
Aydin has a go from outside the box, but his shot from about 25 metres flies wide to the right.
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First shot falls Schalke's way
Schalke remain on the attack. Hugonet tries to head clear, but only as far as Karaman, who creates space for himself with a feint and shoots from a tight angle on the left - Reimann manages to save at the near post.
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Schalke switch play nicely
Seguin plays the ball to the right, but Mohr can't get through to reach it.
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First booking
That was quick - Bulut loses possession on the right, and Grüger takes down Atik with a late sliding challenge.
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On the front foot
El Hankouri tries to break through on the left wing, but it's cleared for a corner.
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Visitors on front foot
Magdeburg immediately looks for Kaars with a long ball from their own half, but the striker began his run a bit too early.
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Kick-off!
We're off at Schalke in front of a bumper crowd. Can the hosts extend their unbeaten run to a sixth match, or will Magdeburg secure their fifth consecutive away victory?
Kick-off!
Never again is always! 21st Remembrance Day in German Football marked
80 years ago, on 27 January 1945, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp was liberated. German football has been commemorating this event for more than 20 years, remembering the people persecuted, deported and murdered by the Nazis on match days around 27 January.
Both can climb
With a victory, Magdeburg would jump to at least second place until tomorrow. Schalke, on the other hand, could overtake Hertha and Darmstadt with a win, moving up to 11th - which would be their best position since Matchday 3!
Spoilt for choice
In addition to Ba, there are also three returnees for Schalke in Murkin, Bachmann and Antwi-Adjei who were recently sidelined due to injuries. All three are on the bench.
New striking options
There are new additions only on the bench for both teams. Both Pape Meïssa Ba, who was just signed this week by Schalke, and Alexander Ahl-Holmström for Magdeburg (who arrived at the beginning of January) are included in the squad for the first time.
No changes on either side
Neither Schalke nor Magdeburg have made any personnel changes compared to last week, the starting line-ups remain the same.
Magdeburg starting XI
Reimann - Hugonet, Mathisen, Heber - Gnaka - Hercher, El Hankouri, Nollenberger - Burcu, Kaars, Atik
Schalke starting XI
Heekeren - Bulut, Schallenberg, Kaminski, Donkor - Grüger, Seguin - Aydin, Karaman, Mohr - Sylla
Christian Titz on Schalke
"Schalke is a team that has stabilised and allows much less action at the back. It's also clear that they have increased their share of possession. We're playing in a big stadium in front of a full house, which will create a great atmosphere."
Kees van Wonderen on Magdeburg
"Magdeburg has a playing style that is difficult to play against. We are facing a top team that clearly leads the table in terms of away form with 25 points from ten matches. We will need to give our best performance. In possession, Magdeburg are often dominant, which makes it hard to play against them. They also play through the goalkeeper in their build-up play. It's not easy to put pressure on them. We must stick to our plan and implement the right measures."
Gnaka in focus
Silas Gnaka scored three of his five goals in the Bundesliga 2 against Schalke. Last season, he managed a brace in Gelsenkirchen to give his team a 2-0 lead, but Schalke turned the match around and won 4-3.
International history
The former European Cup winners Schalke and Magdeburg once met internationally as well, with Magdeburg clearly gaining the upper hand in the second round of the UEFA Cup in 1977/78. A 4-2 home victory was followed by a 3-1 away win at the Parkstadion in front of over 70,000 spectators. Among those playing for Magdeburg was club legend Wolfgang Seguin - his son Paul, born in Magdeburg, has been playing for Schalke since 2023.
Excitement billed
In the three second-division encounters between Schalke and Magdeburg, there was a bit of everything: one win for each side plus a draw, along with 14 goals, two penalties and one sending-off.
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