Match report

FC Schalke 04 Defeats Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-0 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

Fortuna Düsseldorf

0–2

FC Schalke 04

Dec 5, 2025

Fortuna Düsseldorf

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Dec 5, 2025 · FT

FC Schalke 04

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FC Schalke 04 demonstrated their strength and determination by defeating Fortuna Düsseldorf with a clean sheet at the Green-White Arena. Karaman's penalty goal in the first half was followed by Vitalie Becker’s crucial second goal, solidifying FC Schalke 04's lead. Despite Fortuna Düsseldorf's efforts to turn things around, including Tim Christopher Oberdorf's red card and several yellow cards, they couldn't find a way past Schalke's defense.

Key Facts

• Final Score: FC Schalke 04 2-0 Fortuna Düsseldorf
• First goal by Karaman (Penalty) at 45th minute
• Second goal by Vitalie Becker at 81st minute
• Tim Christopher Oberdorf received a red card for Fortuna Düsseldorf at 55th minute

Lineups

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
15 T. Oberdorf (D)
44 E. Egouli (D)
2 J. Daland (D)
4 K. Schmidt (D)
8 A. El Azzouzi (M)
46 S. Suso (M)
19 E. Iyoha (M)
24 F. Muslija (M)
7 L. Raimund (M)
13 C. Itten (F)

Substitutes

1 M. Lotka
3 C. Lenz
5 M. Heyer
25 M. Zimmermann
30 J. de Wijs
23 S. Appelkamp
9 Z. Celar
10 C. Rasmussen
22 D. Schmidt

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

1 L. Karius (G)
43 M. Ayhan (D)
25 N. Katic (D)
4 H. Kurucay (D)
35 M. Wallentowitz (M)
23 S. El-Faouzi (M)
46 P. Popperl
33 V. Becker (M)
18 C. Antwi-Adjei (F)
19 K. Karaman (F)
9 M. Sylla (F)

Substitutes

32 L. Podlech
14 J. Bachmann
7 C. Gomis
34 A. Gulasi
11 B. Lasme
41 H. Matriciani
27 F. Porath
2 F. Sanchez
16 M. Zalazar

Timeline

13' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card

Soufian El-Faouzi

Foul
40' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card

F. Muslija

Foul
44' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card

Tim Christopher Oberdorf

Foul
45'+3 Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card

Anouar El Azzouzi

Foul
45' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Penalty

K. Karaman
46' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1

Off: K. Karaman · On: B. Lasme
55' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card

Tim Christopher Oberdorf

Foul
55' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Red Card

Tim Christopher Oberdorf

Foul
66' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card

E. Iyoha

Foul
69' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1

Off: L. Raimund · On: Christian Rasmussen
73' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2

Off: M. Wallentowitz · On: F. Porath
74' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card

K. Schmidt

Foul
80' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3

Off: C. Antwi-Adjei · On: C. Gomis
81' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2

Off: Anouar El Azzouzi · On: Christopher Lenz
81' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3

Off: E. Iyoha · On: Matthias Zimmermann
81' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4

Off: P. Popperl · On: J. Bachmann
81' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal

Vitalie Becker · Assist: C. Gomis
83' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card

J. Daland

Foul
85' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 5

Off: Vitalie Becker · On: F. Sanchez
86' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4

Off: E. Egouli · On: J. de Wijs
86' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 5

Off: F. Muslija · On: Z. Celar

Match Stats

Stat	Fortuna Düsseldorf	FC Schalke 04
Fouls	15	8
Pass Accuracy	73%	68%
Offsides	6	1
Red Cards	1	0
Total Shots	14	13
Corners	1	4
Total Passes	398	321
Yellow Cards	7	1
Blocked Shots	9	0
Shots on Target	1	7
xG	1.12	1.68
Shots off Target	4	6
Possession	55%	45%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	291	219
Shots Inside Box	8	10
Saves	5	1
Shots Outside Box	6	3

Key Match Notes

▸ Karaman's penalty goal at the half-time mark (45') provided FC Schalke 04 with a crucial lead going into halftime.
▸ Fortuna Düsseldorf’s Tim Christopher Oberdorf was sent off for receiving two yellow cards in quick succession, significantly altering team dynamics and momentum.