There have been 144 relegations since the Bundesliga was founded in 1963.
Like number 145, FC Schalke 04 - three years ago still runner-up - no club has broken up within one season.
The log of failure: After that, there are no more questions about how the once proud club could get this far.
August 25th:
The mood continues to shift.
The players discuss why squad planner Reschke often doesn't take off his sunglasses in the dining room.