Schalke 04 loses test match against Atalanta Bergamo

Schalke 04 lost 0-3 to Atalanta Bergamo in a test match held at the Veltins-Arena to conclude the Schalke-Tag festivities. While the match marked a return to the arena for the club, the result was disappointing due to defensive errors and poor finishing.

Defender Timo Becker noted that while the team showed offensive courage and could compete with the Champions League participants, they struggled with clinicality in front of the goal. Becker emphasized that the team's sole focus for the upcoming season remains avoiding relegation, stating, "It is only about maintaining our class. Anyone saying otherwise has a mistake in their head."