 He helped Sporting reach the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League semi final stage where they lost to Athletic Bilbao, 4–3 on aggregate.Schaars was also part of the side that reached the 2012 Taça de Portugal Final where they lost to Académica de Coimbra, 1–0.Following the 2011–12 season, he was linked with a move to Premier League side Fulham.