The 2005-06 campaign delivered an exhilarating, high-scoring title challenge for Werder Bremen as Die Werderaner surged to a spectacular 2nd-place finish in the Bundesliga. Leading the charge was Miroslav Klose, whose league-topping 25 goals and 31 overall proved decisive in a campaign built on attacking brilliance and a memorable run to the Champions League Round of 16. It was a standout year under Thomas Schaaf that featured the lethal partnership of Klose and Ivan Klasnic, cementing their reputation as a top-flight attacking force.