Former UEFA Cup winners Schalke paid the price for leaving Spanish striker Raul at home as they slumped to an embarrassing Europa League defeat to HJK in Helsinki.
Raul was reportedly rested by the Bundesliga side but with a confirmed offer from Blackburn and speculation mounting about his future, more questions will be asked after his side’s 2-0 loss.
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