The 2003-04 campaign delivered heartbreak for Eintracht Frankfurt as Die Adler finished a desperate 16th in the Bundesliga, resulting in an immediate relegation back to the second tier after just one season. The year was defined by a tough battle to survive under manager Willi Reimann, despite an emotional return to the top flight. Leading the charge with attacking flair was the 'Edeltechniker' Ervin Skela, whose 8 goals, including a memorable penalty on the opening day against Bayern Munich's Oliver Kahn, were a vital but ultimately insufficient contribution. The season remains a painful chapter that saw the club, featuring veterans like Oka Nikolov and Alexander Schur, crash out of the top flight despite the passionate support of the Waldstadion faithful.