Bundesliga 2nd DFB-Pokal Runners-up Top goalscorer Aílton (14) | UEFA Cup Round of 32 Intertoto Cup Winners | |
Manager Jupp HeynckesRalf Rangnick | ||
FC Schalke 04 had a surprise title tilt at Bundesliga, in spite of a poor start to the season and the resultant dismissal of manager Jupp Heynckes. With largely unproven Ralf Rangnick taking over, Schalke went about level with title rivals Bayern Munich after a 1–0 win thanks to a goal from Lincoln. From there on, Bayern dominated, leaving Schalke a full 14 points behind, albeit good enough for runners-up, qualifying the team for the Champions League.
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First-team squad
Squad at end of seasonNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Third round
Schalke 04 won 7–1 on aggregate.
Semi-finals
Schalke 04 won 6–1 on aggregate.
Final
Schalke 04 won 3–1 on aggregate.
First round
Schalke 04 won 9-1 on aggregate.
Round of 32
Shakhtar Donetsk won 2–1 on aggregate.