Schalke have never before played against Bundesliga opposition in Europe - .
Schalke did play East German champions and current third - division side FC Magdeburg in 1977 , losing 7 - 3 over two legs .
Schalke have never before played against Bundesliga opposition in Europe - but they did play East German champions and current third - division side FC Magdeburg in 1977 , losing 7 - 3 over two legs .