Bayern Munich's Mario Mandzukic (R) tries to score against Schalke 04's Tim Hoogland during their German Bundesliga first division soccer match in Munich March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle
(Reuters) - Schalke 04 have no time to lick their wounds from recent confidence-sapping defeats at home and in Europe with the Ruhr valley club needing victory against Hoffenheim on Saturday to stay in contention for a top-four finish.
A 6-1 demolition at home against Real Madrid in the Champions League was followed by a 5-1 crushing by Bayern Munich last week, heaping pressure on coach Jens Keller's team, who are desperate to secure a spot in next season's elite European tournament.
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