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Bayern return to Schalke after three-year Bundesliga absence

From Die Zeit · () German

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  • Bayern Munich will visit Schalke 04 on Saturday for their first Bundesliga meeting there in three years.
  • The defending champions lead the table after a 5-1 opening win, while Schalke began their return to the top flight with a 3-0 loss at Augsburg.
  • Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer could be playing his final match against his hometown club at the Veltins Arena before a possible retirement in 2027.

Bayern Munich return to Schalke on Saturday for their first Bundesliga match at the club in three years. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., with the defending champions arriving as clear favorites.

Schalke earned promotion back to Germany’s top division last season as second-tier champions. Their return began with a 3-0 defeat at Augsburg, while Bayern opened their campaign with a 5-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart and moved to the top of the table.

The match carries particular significance for Manuel Neuer. The 40-year-old Bayern goalkeeper was born in Gelsenkirchen, Schalke’s home city, and could be playing his final match for Bayern against his former club at the Veltins Arena.

Neuer is expected to end his career in the summer of 2027, making the fixture potentially his last Bundesliga appearance against his hometown side in the stadium where he began his professional career.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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