Düsseldorf on promotion course: Schalke has to fight for remaining class!

Düsseldorf on promotion course: Schalke has to fight for remaining class!

Today, on May 10, 2025, there is a decisive duel in the 2nd Bundesliga: Fortuna Düsseldorf receives Schalke 04. The match begins at 1 p.m., and both the hosts and the guests have a lot at stake. Düsseldorf is in the middle of the promotion battle, while Schalke urgently needs points in the relegation battle.

Fortuna Düsseldorf has had to be content with three draws in the past few weeks. Nevertheless, the chances of promotion are real: the Düsseldorfers separate only two points from the coveted relegation place. "With us can be expected to the end!" explains goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier and is combative. In order not to fall behind in the fight for the ascent, the team needs victories to increase the pressure on direct competitors such as Elversberg, Paderborn and Magdeburg.

Schalke 04 under pressure

On the other side, Schalke 04 is under immense pressure. After a defeat against Paderborn, the association had to change a coach: Kees van Wonderen was released, and U23 coach Jakob Fimpel took over the management. Schalke is six points ahead of 16th place in the table, which FC Münster is crucial in the current situation. A point against Düsseldorf could secure the relegation under certain circumstances if Münster wins against Hertha.

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Both teams are motivated and hope to achieve their respective goals in the decisive section of the season. While Düsseldorf is striving to go towards the ascent to take the next steps, Schalke has to do everything possible to avert the descent. The match on Saturday afternoon promises exciting moments.

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