The history of Schalke 04
Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.
The key milestones at a glance.
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Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
Kreisel, championships and European football
The first European match
Schalke make their European debut away to Kjøbenhavns Boldklub.
Reaching a European quarter-final
After drawing 2-2 in Wolverhampton, Schalke win the return against Wanderers 2-1.
Eurofighters, heartbreak and a new arena
The first European final
Schalke beat Inter 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Cup final.
The Eurofighters win the UEFA Cup
A 1-0 defeat in the return leaves the aggregate score level even after extra time.
The first Champions League match
The attacks in the United States overshadow Schalke’s Champions League debut.
First UEFA Intertoto Cup success
Following a 2-0 win in Pasching, a goalless return is enough for Schalke.
Another Intertoto success
Aílton’s goal in a 1-0 win at Liberec seals a second consecutive Intertoto success.
European highlights and Ruhr derbies
First qualification for the Champions League round of 16
A 3-1 win over Rosenborg takes Schalke into the Champions League round of 16 for the first time.
The first Champions League round-of-16 match
Schalke win their first Champions League round-of-16 match 1-0 against Porto.
Neuer takes Schalke into the quarter-finals
After a 1-0 defeat in Porto, the tie goes to penalties.
Five goals away to holders Inter
Schalke recover from an early setback to beat holders Inter 5-2 away.
Reaching the Champions League semi-finals
A 2-1 return-leg win over Inter confirms Schalke’s first Champions League semi-final appearance.
A 4-3 win at Real Madrid
Schalke win the round-of-16 return 4-3 away to holders Real Madrid.
