Schalke are coming to Leipzig: a football festival is coming!

Schalke are coming to Leipzig: a football festival is coming!

The upcoming encounter between FC Schalke 04 and the local club is causing great excitement in Cologne. On June 15, 2025 there will be a really tough duel in the first round of the DFB Cup - Schalke will be guests in the cathedral city. Many fans are enthusiastic about this “Hammerlos”, which gives the competition an additional explosiveness. It remains to be seen how the two teams will perform in a direct comparison. As the local reporting shows, the game will be much more than just a football match; it becomes a spectacle.

The history of the two teams shows how exciting such encounters are. FC Schalke has a proud tradition and always receives a great response from its fans. The Cologne players have often presented themselves as stark underdogs in the past, but the support in the city is undiminished - the spectators are sure to create an electric atmosphere in the stadium.

Behind the scenes: Preparing for the game

While the fans are already applying for free tickets and waving their scarves, preparations are in full swing in the background. The DFB Cup is always a stage for surprises and unexpected twists, not least because of the unpredictable dynamics that such games often bring with them. No matter whether it's about the tactics of the coaches or the form of the players - every factor can be decisive.

The meeting between two traditional clubs brings back memories of exciting encounters in the past. The Cologne team hope that the team will not put themselves under pressure and can instead exploit their full potential. As past seasons have shown, such a duel can also become a new opportunity for the fallen giant, FC Schalke - perhaps the encounter will result in special setbacks in the league? The Schalke team's last results in their season are eye-catching, both in the 2nd Bundesliga and in the cup.

Data protection in football – A fisherman in the data jungle

In a completely different area, the digital space, there are current developments regarding the use of Google Analytics that are important for website operators, including sports clubs. Dealing with consent to data use is complex. In the EU it is mandatory to obtain the obtain consent for cookies. But the fact that legal requirements for data protection have become stricter in recent years cannot be ignored.

The operators of websites and apps need to pay extra attention to this, especially if they use Google services for personalized advertising. Since March 2024, the consent mode for Google Analytics has been mandatory in order to meet the requirements of the Digital Markets Act. For users, this means that they must be informed about the cookies used, their providers and the purposes for which they are used.

The responsibility for obtaining this consent now lies directly with the website operators. A Consent Management Platform (CMP) can be very helpful in properly managing user consent. And don't forget: If you don't comply with the guidelines, you can face legal consequences and fines, so it makes more than sense to update your data protection information regularly. A certain degree of flexibility is essential in order to meet legal requirements.

Whether in the stadium or in the digital space – the excitement in Cologne remains high. Fans are looking forward to both the game and the challenges in the digital arena. A good reason to put everything to the test and look into the future with a clear view.