Had Bayern lost in Hamburg, Schalke would have taken the title on goal difference. Schalke also booked a place in next year's Champions League. We were so close. I am really sorry for the guys. The disappointment is great.
Football can be so cruel.
Schalke had beaten Bayern in Munich and was on course for its first title in 43 years. But it faltered late in the season, allowing Bayern to catch up and take a three-point lead into the last round. Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen will play qualifications for the Champions League, while Hertha Berlin and Freiburg will be in the UEFA Cup. Schalke rallied to victory before a capacity crowd of 65,000, which saw Andersson's powerful shot on a giant video screen at the stadium as it sank Schalke's title hopes. Bayern had what appeared to be a regular goal by Carsten Jancker disallowed in the 61st minute.