The 2004-05 campaign delivered a spectacular return to form for Hertha Berlin as Die Alte Dame surged to a formidable 4th-place finish in the Bundesliga under manager Falko Götz. This excellent result secured a coveted spot in the UEFA Cup. Leading the charge was the Brazilian magician Marcelinho Paraíba, whose 18 league goals and total of 29 goal involvements proved decisive in a campaign built on attacking flair and consistency. The campaign's highlights included a crushing 6-0 demolition of Borussia Mönchengladbach. It was a standout year that re-established Hertha as a European contender and remains a defining chapter in Die Alte Dame's modern history.