2. Bundesliga Topspiel preview: FC Schalke 04 vs. Fortuna Düsseldorf
Saturday's 2. Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf carries major implications for both promotion and relegation. Schalke, leading the table, are one win away from securing promotion back to the Bundesliga. Fortuna Düsseldorf, sitting just above the relegation zone, are struggling for form under third manager Alexander Ende.
- ▪Schalke are one victory away from sealing promotion to the Bundesliga after a strong season under manager Miron Muslic.
- ▪The Royal Blues recently defeated second-placed Paderborn 3-2, with Dejan Ljubicic scoring twice, including an 83rd-minute winner.
- ▪Fortuna Düsseldorf are in 15th place, only one point above the relegation zone, with just one win in their last six matches.
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