Schalke is vice-champion in the Bundesliga

Mainz - With a 0-0 tie in the last match of the Bundesliga, Schalke finished the season on position two in the table and qualified for the Champions-League.

"This was a nice ending of the season, even though I rather wanted to win the last match. But the fans celebrated the season, so they were happy. Nobody had expected that we would finish the season on position two, so it is a big sucess for us" said Rafinha. "Next year we participate in the Champions-League, and I am very happy that Schalke finally is back where we belong" added the Brazilian Right-Back.