The 1995-96 campaign delivered a coveted European title for Bayern Munich, securing the UEFA Cup in a dramatic season. Der FCB finished 2nd in the Bundesliga, with club legend Franz Beckenbauer replacing the sacked Otto Rehhagel just before the final. Leading the charge was the charismatic forward Jürgen Klinsmann, whose record-breaking 15 goals in the UEFA Cup fired the team to a 5-1 aggregate victory over Bordeaux. This triumph secured their first European title in 20 years and cemented the era of stars like Oliver Kahn and Lothar Matthäus, marking a truly historic chapter in the club's history.