Tags: Soccer Club Season.
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.