The 1995-96 campaign delivered the ultimate heartbreak and a watershed moment for Eintracht Frankfurt, as Die Adler finished a crushing 17th and suffered their first-ever relegation after 33 consecutive seasons in the Bundesliga. Despite the efforts of top scorer Matthias Hagner, whose 10 goals proved vital, and a famous 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich, a devastating slump in the Rückrunde ultimately sealed their fate. This tumultuous year, marked by managerial changes and the collapse of a long-standing top-flight status, remains a painful yet defining chapter in the club's history.