The 2004-05 campaign delivered a triumphant German double for Bayern Munich as Der FCB clinched the Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal in Felix Magath's successful debut season. They stormed to the league title by a commanding 14 points, securing the double with a DFB-Pokal Final victory over rivals Schalke 04. Leading the charge was the prolific Dutch striker Roy Makaay, whose 22 Bundesliga goals (34 overall) proved decisive in a campaign built on an impressive blend of dominance and star power, featuring the influential playmaker Michael Ballack, who was named German Footballer of the Year. It was a standout year that marked the club's last season at the iconic Olympiastadion and their formidable run to the Champions League quarter-finals, cementing a defining chapter in their history.