The 2007-08 campaign delivered a major trophy for Feyenoord, with De club aan de Maas finishing 6th in the Eredivisie but clinching the KNVB Cup. Leading the charge was the returning hero Roy Makaay, whose 20 goals across all competitions, including a tournament-leading 7 in the Cup, proved decisive in a campaign built on the experience of captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst and the managerial guidance of Bert van Marwijk. It was a triumphant year that marked the club's 11th KNVB Cup success, sealed with a 2-0 final victory over Roda JC at their home ground, De Kuip, and secured a coveted UEFA Cup spot.