Article by Daniel Grigore – Published Saturday, 02 May 2026 23:56 / Updated Saturday, 02 May 2026 23:57
Schalke 04 promoted to the Bundesliga after 1-0 with Fortuna Dusseldorf in the 32nd round of the second division.
7 times champions of Germany in the 20th century, Schalke have had a turbulent few years in their recent history. In 2021, the Miners were relegated for the first time in more than 30 years. They returned to the Bundesliga after only one season, but were relegated once more.
Schalke promoted to the Bundesliga
On the second descent into Zweite, things did not go as expected. It took the Gelsenkirchen side 3 years to climb back into the Bundesliga. He did it this season, today's 1-0 win over Dusseldorf dispelling any last emotions.
With three games remaining in Germany's second division, so 9 points in play, Schalke have 10 more than 3rd place holders Hannover.
Even if they lose the two games they have left, the “miners” cannot drop below 2nd place, most likely not even that much. Paderborn need an unblemished run in the remaining stages to dethrone the Blues as leaders of the championship.
Turkish Kenan Karaman, with 14 goals, is Schalke's top scorer this season. And today's goal bears his signature. The Bosnian Edin Dzeko, transferred in the winter, also contributed to the promotion. Dzeko responded with 6 goals and 3 assists in 9 games.
