The 2001-02 campaign was a crucial year of re-establishment for Borussia Mönchengladbach, as Die Fohlen successfully secured a comfortable 12th-place finish in the Bundesliga in their first season back in the top flight following promotion. Leading the charge for survival and stability was the prolific forward Arie van Lent, whose 12 goals proved decisive in a campaign built on the momentum of their hard-fought return. It was a vital season that marked the club's successful fight to consolidate their place in the German elite and remains a defining chapter of their modern history.