After the ninth round of Bundesliga 2, Schalke 04 is temporarily ranked second in Bundesliga 2, only 1 point behind the top spot.

Schalke 04 has recently won 4 consecutive victories. Among them, former Liverpool player Karius has completed three clean sheets and performed well. He is Schalke's absolute main goalkeeper this season. Schalke is currently the best defensive team in Bundesliga 2, conceding only 5 goals in 9 rounds.

Schalke 04, as a veteran giant in Germany, has often appeared in European competitions. However, since 2021, the team has been relegated from the Bundesliga to the Bundesliga twice. After being relegated in 2023, this season has been Schalke's third consecutive season in the Bundesliga.

After Hamburg, the former "Bundesliga leader", "forgave" the Bundesliga, it returned to the Bundesliga this summer. Can Schalke, also a veteran powerhouse, reach the First Division this season?