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
1959–1980
Bundesliga, cup triumph and the Parkstadion
Seven goals away to Bayern
Schalke win 7-0 away to Bayern Munich.
1981–1991
Relegations and promotions
The legendary 6-6 against Bayern
Second-division Schalke draw 6-6 after extra time against Bayern Munich in the cup semi-final.
1992–2005
Eurofighters, heartbreak and a new arena
Jens Lehmann heads Schalke level in the derby
Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann rescues a 2–2 draw for Schalke at Borussia Dortmund with a stoppage-time header on December 19, 1997.
Champions of hearts
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SpVgg UnterhachingMatch 2 · May 19, 2001 · Location: Gelsenkirchen Stadium: ParkstadionSchalke win the final Bundesliga match at the Parkstadion 5-3 against Unterhaching.
2006–2019
European highlights and Ruhr derbies
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.
A 4-3 win at Real Madrid
Schalke win the round-of-16 return 4-3 away to holders Real Madrid.
The derby of the century
Trailing 4-0 at half-time in Dortmund, Schalke fight back to draw 4-4.
