Match report

FC Schalke 04 Defeats Lokomotiv Moscow 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
1–0
FT
Lokomotiv Moscow
Lokomotiv Moscow
Dec 11, 2018

In a tightly contested UEFA Champions League match, FC Schalke 04 emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Lokomotiv Moscow. The game was marked by several key substitutions and yellow cards, but it was A. Schöpf's goal in the 91st minute that sealed the win for Schalke, securing a crucial three points in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: FC Schalke 04 1–0 Lokomotiv Moscow
  • • Goal: A. Schöpf (91')
  • • Yellow Cards for Schalke: S. Serdar (27'), B. Stambouli (87')
  • • Yellow Cards for Lokomotiv Moscow: I. Denisov (45'), B. Höwedes (65'), J. Farfán (80')

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fährmann (G)
  • 29 Naldo (D)
  • 5 M. Nastasić (D)
  • 17 B. Stambouli (D)
  • 3 H. Mendyl (D)
  • 11 Y. Konoplyanka (F)
  • 6 Omar Mascarell (M)
  • 28 A. Schöpf (M)
  • 8 S. Serdar (M)
  • 39 B. Goller (F)
  • 23 C. Teuchert (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Baba
  • 25 A. Harit
  • 15 A. Kutucu
  • 26 S. Sané
  • 2 W. McKennie
  • 35 A. Nübel
  • 18 D. Caligiuri

Lokomotiv Moscow

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Guilherme (G)
  • 5 B. Höwedes (D)
  • 33 S. Kverkvelia (D)
  • 8 J. Farfán (F)
  • 27 I. Denisov (M)
  • 31 M. Rybus (D)
  • 20 V. Ignatyev (D)
  • 7 G. Krychowiak (M)
  • 6 D. Barinov (M)
  • 59 Aleksey Miranchuk (M)
  • 24 Éder (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Anton Miranchuk
  • 9 F. Smolov
  • 67 R. Tugarev
  • 17 T. Mykhalyk
  • 96 R. Zhemaletdinov
  • 3 B. Idowu
  • 77 A. Kochenkov

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    16' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Mendyl · On: A. R. Baba
  2. FC Schalke 04
    27' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    S. Serdar
  3. Lokomotiv Moscow
    45' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    I. Denisov
  4. Lokomotiv Moscow
    46' Lokomotiv Moscow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Éder · On: Anton Miranchuk
  5. FC Schalke 04
    59' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Goller · On: A. Harit
  6. Lokomotiv Moscow
    65' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    B. Höwedes
  7. FC Schalke 04
    72' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Teuchert · On: A. Kutucu
  8. Lokomotiv Moscow
    80' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    J. Farfán
  9. Lokomotiv Moscow
    80' Lokomotiv Moscow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Farfán · On: F. Smolov
  10. FC Schalke 04
    87' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    B. Stambouli
  11. FC Schalke 04
    90'+1 FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Schöpf

Match Stats

Stat FC Schalke 04 Lokomotiv Moscow
Fouls 16 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 75%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 8
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 523 395
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 426 295
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lokomotiv Moscow's early yellow cards to I. Denisov and B. Höwedes (65') weakened their defensive stability, allowing Schalke to capitalize on their opportunities.
  • ▸ A. Schöpf's late goal in the 91st minute was the turning point, giving Schalke the advantage they needed to secure the win in the UEFA Champions League.