Like 11 years ago: For the second time in their history, Borussia Dortmund have won their first eight competitive games of a calendar year. It had previously only happened in 2011/12, when BVB went on to lift the double.

“Something we can build on” – #BMGSCF reaction We gathered the thoughts of the players, coaches...

The mood within the team was high following the 2-0 win at VfB Stuttgart. Read on for all the post-match reaction from the mixed zone at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

The summer break after our successful season has turned out to be a bit shorter for...

Benjamin Stambouli spent the free time this summer with his family, recharging his batteries. The 28-year-old is now raring go and take on the challenges that lie ahead. In an interview with schalke04.de, the Frenchman talked about the first few days back after the summer break, his holiday, his new teammate Ozan Kabak and the friendly in Oberhausen.

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw: “The first half was even, but we were by far the better team after the break. We finally got what we deserved. This win is really important as it will give us more belief and confidence. The new signings have brought in some fresh energy and impetus, and that’s really helping us.”

“Man of the Match? For me it was more like Serge Gnabry. But fine, I’ll gladly take it,” he told DAZN.

Things finally get going again on Thursday, when Christian Streich’s side take on Juventus in the last 16 of the Europa Leauge. The side from Turin are the Italian record champions, having won the domestic league 36 times, and also have a decorated history in Europe, including having won the UEFA Cup, what is known today as the Europa League.

Head coach Sandro Schwarz set up our boys in a 4-3-3 formation for the last game of the year. In front of around 400 spectators, Deyovaisio Zeefuik missed a chance for an early lead in a one-on-one with Ron-Thorben Hoffmann (5’). Our defence and goalkeeper Tjark Ernst were first called into action for the second division team’s first attack through Lion Lauberbach and Michael Schultz (12’). Derry Scherhant, like Dodi Lukébakio, took the next shot from a tight angle, but Hoffmann twice was ready to stop it (18’, 23’). But the 2. Bundesliga side weren’t to back down: Ernst had to intervene again against the quick Lauberbach and make a save (27’). Shortly before the break, our Blue and Whites had three great opportunities: Chidera Ejuke fired too high from 18 yards (42’), Lucas Tousart found his shot blocked (43’) and Scherhant’s effort wasn’t to be (44’), meaning we went into the break goalless.

“Michael’s move to Munich signals nothing less than the end of an era,” said TSG director of football Alexander Rosen, addressing the departure of a long-term companion. “Michael has been a constant at our club for one and a half decades. He has shaped generations of goalkeepers through his work with the U19s, U23s and the first team. His technical expertise, his creativity and his dedication made him one of the most renowned experts in his field. He’s an improver,” said Rosen in praise of the outgoing Rechner.