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.. The 1996-97 campaign delivered a triumphant return to glory for FC Bayern Munich, with Der FCB clinching their 13th Bundesliga title under the fiery, demanding guidance of manager Giovanni Trapattoni. Leading the charge was the legendary centre-forward Jürgen Klinsmann, whose 15 goals were crucial in a campaign built on domestic dominance and a formidable 34-goal difference. Despite a disappointing early exit from the UEFA Cup and some high-profile drama, such as Klinsmann's notorious advertising board kick after a substitution, the season secured Champions League qualification and remains a defining chapter of Trapattoni's tumultuous, yet successful, first spell.