The draw on matchday 19 for Hamburg means that they go into the winter break 14th in the Bundesliga and just threw points off the bottom of the table going into the break before the Rückrunde. Bundesliga.com caught up with former Schalke man Lewis Holtby, Nicolai Müller and Cleber Reis.
Lewis Holtby: "Today, we were a team that wanted to show a reaction [after Matchday 16's home defeat to VfB Stuttgart] and not leave empty-handed. I'm really, really proud of the team because we put in an excellent display against a very strong Schalke side."
Nicolai Müller: "We worked very well today as a team, and the point was deserved. With regards to the whole of the Hinrunde, it's been a bit up and down, and we need to be more consistent in the second half of the season and be more clinical in front of goal. That'll come after hard work in the winter training camp, though."
Cleber Reis: "It was a good performance from the whole team. Reacting like that was important, and each game is helping me to develop. I'm finding my rhythm and I'm getting to know the Bundesliga better and better. We can now go into the winter break with a good feeling, and focus on our preparations for the Rückrunde."
Quotes via Bundesliga.com