The 1998-99 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for Borussia Monchengladbach as Die Fohlen finished a crushing 18th (last) in the Bundesliga, resulting in their relegation to the second tier. Despite the turmoil and managerial upheaval, the veteran Austrian striker Toni Polster, nicknamed "Toni Doppelpack" for his prolific scoring, led the attack with 11 crucial goals. The season was characterized by defensive struggles, including humiliating defeats like 2-8 to Leverkusen and 7-1 to Wolfsburg, making it a dark, turbulent year that saw the historic club drop out of the top flight for the first time in 34 years and remains a painful chapter in the club's modern history.