Schalke have shown their gratitude to the Premier League table-toppers…
Schalke have taken to Twitter to thank Chelsea after the Premier League side defeated Sporting Lisbon, handing the Germans a spot in the final 16.
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Schalke had to defeat Maribor and rely on Sporting Lisbon to lose against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Cesc Fabregas, Andre Schurrle John Obi Mikel helped the Jose Mourinho’s side to a 3-1 win, handing the Bundesliga side a place in the knockout stages.
Schalke were quick to thank Chelsea via Twitter:
.@chelseafc Thanks guys! ????
— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) December 10, 2014