Ralf Rangnick recently replaced Felix Magath as coach to steer a rather irregular side on to the right path. Schalke are pulling rank in knockout stages this season, having reached the UCL quarterfinals by defeating Valencia in the previous round, and the final of the Cup of Germany, where they'll face second division side Duisburg. Spaniards Escudero, former Real Madrid youth teamer Jurado and Real Madrid legend Raul are on the squad. The latter has become the alma matter of the team in just six months.