The 1998-99 campaign delivered one of the most dramatic survivals in Bundesliga history for Eintracht Frankfurt as Die Adler finished a chaotic 15th. The season was defined by a desperate, final-day fight against relegation that saw them snatch survival from 1. FC Nürnberg with a spectacular 5-1 victory over rivals Kaiserslautern, sealed by a legendary late goal from Jan Åge Fjørtoft. Leading the league scoring charts was the trailblazing Chinese forward Chen Yang, whose 8 goals proved crucial in the club's first season back in the top flight. It was a turbulent, unforgettable year of managerial turmoil and last-gasp heroism, cementing a defining chapter in the club's modern history.. The 1999-00 campaign, marking the club's Centenary Season, delivered a tense and dramatic fight for survival for Eintracht Frankfurt. Die Adler ultimately secured a crucial 14th-place finish in the Bundesliga, avoiding relegation on the final day thanks to a spectacular late-season surge under the demanding new manager, Felix Magath. Leading the charge for goals was the powerful centre-forward Bachirou Salou, whose 8 goals proved decisive in a turbulent year built on grit, a stunning final-day victory, and the enduring passion of the Frankfurt faithful.