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Schalke Edges Ulm to Secure Safety as Magdeburg and Elversberg Push for Promotion

Schalke's late winner against Ulm ensures a ten-point cushion above relegation, while Magdeburg and Elversberg strengthen their bids for Bundesliga promotion with key victories.

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Szene aus dem Hinspiel: Gladbachs Tim Kleindienst (l.) im Zweikampf mit Eric Smith von St. Pauli
Magdeburgs Tobias Müller (l) und Kaiserslauterns Daisuke Yokota kämpfen um den Ball.
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Overview

  • Schalke 04 defeated SSV Ulm 2:1, with Marcin Kaminski scoring an 88th-minute winner despite the team being reduced to 10 players after Adrian Gantenbein's red card.
  • The win places Schalke 10 points clear of the relegation zone with six matches remaining in the 2. Bundesliga season, effectively securing their safety.
  • Magdeburg climbed to third place in the standings with a 2:0 victory over Kaiserslautern, thanks to two goals from Baris Atik, solidifying their promotion hopes.
  • Elversberg achieved a historic 6:0 win over Regensburg, keeping them just two points behind the promotion playoff spot and worsening Regensburg's relegation struggles.
  • Schalke confirmed Frank Baumann as their incoming sporting director, set to begin on July 1, alongside squad adjustments such as Justin Heekeren replacing the injured Loris Karius in goal.