Schalke 04 secures victory over Lok Leipzig in the DFB Cup, advancing further following extra time.
FC Schalke 04 emerged victorious in a tense battle against 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig, winning the first round of the 2025-26 DFB-Pokal with a 1-0 scoreline. The decisive goal was scored by Bryan Lasme in the 107th minute of extra time[1][3].
The game, played against a lower-tier opponent, was closely contested, with Schalke starting strong but failing to convert early chances[1]. Leipzig posed threats before halftime, and the match remained open during regular time[3].
Coach Miron Muslic made five changes from the previous league match, including giving Kenan Karaman his first start of the season after injury, and starting goalkeeper Justin Heekeren in place of Loris Karius[1].
Schalke created several good chances, especially in the first 25 minutes, but lacked the finishing touch. Leipzig’s goalkeeper was particularly impressive, making numerous saves and denying Schalke until Lasme’s breakthrough in extra time[3][4].
In extra time, Schalke attempted to control the game and maintain possession, while the hosts seemed to be running out of steam[2]. The specific details of the extra time period were not provided[1].
After taking the lead, Schalke managed to hold off Leipzig's attempts to respond[3]. The victory marks an important step forward for Schalke, who will now prepare for their next league game against VfL Bochum at the VELTINS-Arena[1].
This was a hard-fought victory for Schalke, with Lasme's goal proving decisive after a game marked by good chances, strong goalkeeping by Leipzig, and strategic lineup changes by Schalke's coach[1][3][4].
[1] Schalke 04 Official Website [2] Bild.de [3] SportBild [4] Kicker Online
In the DFB-Pokal 2025-26, Schalke 04's victory against 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig was a hard-fought win, with the winning goal scored by Bryan Lasme in European football. Coach Miron Muslic made strategic changes, fielding Kenan Karaman and Justin Heekeren, while both teams displayed impressive defensive play throughout the game, with Leipzig's goalkeeper making numerous saves to thwart Schalke's attacks. The win marks Schalke's advancement to the next round and their preparation for the league game against VfL Bochum.
