Overview

• Adrian Gantenbein prevented Monju Momuluh’s chip with a last-ditch header off the line around the 35th minute, a stop that proved decisive in Schalke’s 2:1 victory at Arminia Bielefeld.
• Schalke’s official social channels labeled him “Air Swiss,” and teammates publicly celebrated the play with messages and emojis on Instagram.
• The 24-year-old, signed from FC Winterthur in 2024 and previously criticized by fans, has shown marked improvement under coach Miron Muslic.
• Gantenbein said rewatching the clearance “felt almost like a goal,” describing a moment that boosted his confidence.
• Local reporting indicates he is expected to be the preferred right back when Schalke visit Hannover on October 17 after the international break.