Köln – Schalke - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Both Köln and Schalke are German football clubs that compete in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football.
- 2. Köln, also known as 1. FC Köln, was founded in 1948 and is based in Cologne, Germany. Schalke, also known as FC Schalke 04, was founded in 1904 and is based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
- 3. The two teams have a long-standing rivalry known as the Rheinland-Derby, as both clubs are located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany.
- 4. Köln's home stadium is the RheinEnergieStadion, which has a seating capacity of over 50,000 spectators. Schalke's home stadium is the Veltins-Arena, which has a seating capacity of over 60,000 spectators.
- 5. Schalke has won the Bundesliga title seven times, most recently in the 1957-1958 season. Köln has won the Bundesliga title three times, with their last title coming in the 1977-1978 season.
- 6. Both teams have a strong fan base, with Köln's supporters known as the "Effzeh" fans and Schalke's supporters known as the "Königsblauen" fans.
- 7. In recent years, both Köln and Schalke have struggled in the Bundesliga, with both teams facing relegation battles in the 2020-2021 season.
- 8. The most recent meeting between Köln and Schalke took place on January 20, 2021, with Schalke winning 2-1.
- 9. Köln and Schalke have a history of competitive matches, with both teams fighting for position in the Bundesliga standings.
- 10. The rivalry between Köln and Schalke is intense, with matches between the two teams often attracting a lot of attention from fans and media alike.