The 2004-05 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Bologna as the Rossoblu finished a dramatic 18th in Serie A. Despite finishing level on points with Fiorentina and Parma, the club was forced into an agonizing two-legged relegation play-off against Parma, which they ultimately lost 1-2 on aggregate, suffering relegation to Serie B. Leading the charge was the ever-reliable Claudio Bellucci, whose 10 goals proved vital, alongside the veteran grit of goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca. It was a cruel end to an era that remains a painful, defining chapter for the Felsinei faithful.