Dejan Ljubicic

Schalke’s 3-2 victory in Paderborn has put the Royal Blues on the brink of securing a Bundesliga return following a three-year absence, much to the delight of head coach Miron Muslić.

Schalke came from behind to beat second-placed Paderborn in a five-goal thriller and extend their league lead on Matchday 31, putting them within another win of sealing promotion.