Dynamo with comeback qualities: 2:2 after 0:2 at Schalke

Dynamo Dresden did not go down in the Veltins-Arena fortress. The Saxons managed a well-deserved 2:2 (0:0) at leaders FC Schalke 04. Edin Dzeko had given Schalke a seemingly decisive lead in front of a sold-out crowd with a brace (52nd, 70th). An own goal by Hassan Kurucay (78') brought some more excitement. Thomas Keller (87) headed home the equalizer that was no longer thought possible. Although Dynamo remain in the relegation zone, their fourth unbeaten game in 2026 means they still have a good chance of staying in the league.

"We showed what we've shown in previous games: We can always come back," said Keller, who now has three goals in four games. Coach Tomas Stamm saw a deserved point win. "We really have to reward ourselves for the first half. The point is deserved for the way we did it," said the coach on the "Sky" microphone.

Hauptmann gives Dynamo security

Niklas Hauptmann was back in the game for Dynamo after recovering from an infection, but Robert Wagner, who was suspended for yellow and red, was missing. Hauptmann's involvement made Dresden's play more structured. Which did Schalke no favors.

The Saxons had an answer for all of Gelsenkirchen's situations. Even more. They put their stamp on the first half quite clearly. Jakob Lemmer had the lead on his feet as early as the sixth minute, but his shot from the edge of the penalty area landed on the roof of the net. Thomas Stamm's team dominated the ball and their opponents seemingly at will, had clear control in midfield and played clever attacks down the flanks.

Dynamo not brave enough in finishing

One shortcoming: The final pass into the penalty area to the free man did not arrive or the attackers were poorly lined up. It was a question of having the courage to take a risk and put the ball into the opposition goal.

Dynamo were largely safe at the back, with Dzeko's only chance (23') resulting from a misplaced pass from Jonas Sterner back to goalkeeper Tim Schreiber. However, the 39-year-old was yet to score.

Dzeko shows the class he still possesses

That changed in the second half. Schalke came out of the locker room with considerably more pressure and a new system. The visitors now had their feet full defending their own box. However, they were only undermined by a counterattack down the left-hand side. Adil Aouchiche, who came on as a substitute at the break, found Dzeko completely free at the penalty spot, who converted directly. And added another 18 minutes later. From a standing position, he pocketed the ball unstoppably for what looked like a certain victory.

But Dresden did not give up and came back in the 78th minute. Rossipal's cross from the baseline bounced into Kurucay's own goal. From then on, the regular team pressed once more and were rewarded.