The 2005-06 campaign was a tumultuous and financially strained one for 1860 Munich, with Die Löwen finishing a nervy 13th in the 2. Bundesliga and narrowly escaping relegation to the third tier of German football. The club's struggles were compounded by severe financial difficulties, which famously resulted in the forced sale of their 50% share in the new Allianz Arena to rivals Bayern Munich for €11 million. Despite this off-pitch drama, veteran forward Paul Agostino continued to lead the line with determination, notching a crucial 9 goals in a season that remains a defining chapter of the club's battle for survival.