FC Schalke 04 secured a 1-1 draw against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Saturday night, thanks to a spectacular goal from Dejan Ljubičić. The result keeps Schalke at the top of the 2. Bundesliga standings, though the competition remains tight.

Dennis Srbeny opened the scoring for Fürth in the 12th minute, but Ljubičić leveled the match in the 75th minute with a powerful strike.

Match Recap

The match, played in front of 16,126 fans at the Sportpark Ronhof, saw Schalke dominate possession early on. However, Fürth capitalized on their first chance, with Srbeny finding the back of the net.

“We have nothing to lose,” said Fürth coach Vogel.

Schalke continued to press for an equalizer, but faced a resilient Fürth defense. Ljubičić’s goal, described as a dream goal from a distance, ultimately rescued a point for the Royal Blues.

Team Lineups

Fürth: Test skirt – Elvedi, Ziereis, Münz – Dehm, Will, Keller, Dietz – Hrgota, Srbeny – Ltaief. Trainer: Vogel

Schalke 04: Müller – T. Becker, Katic, Kurucay, Ndiaye – Schallenberg, El-Faouzi – Ljubicic, Karaman, Aouchiche – Dzeko. Trainer: Muslic.

Referee: Robert Kampka

Schalke’s Recent Form

Coach Miron Muslic’s team had won their previous two matches before facing Fürth. Star addition Edin Dzeko has been a key player in Schalke’s recent success, with 4 goals and 3 assists to his name.

Despite the draw, Schalke remain in a strong position in the league table, with only two points separating the top five teams.

Behind the Scenes

Schalke’s professionals enjoyed a experience-good weekend in Franconia, preparing for the game at the Adidas campus in Herzogenaurach. According to Schalke’s social media posts, the team spent time relaxing by the pool.

FAQ

• Who scored for Schalke 04? Dejan Ljubičić.
• Who scored for Greuther Fürth? Dennis Srbeny.
• What is Schalke 04’s position in the 2. Bundesliga? First.