The 2007-08 campaign delivered a strong title challenge for Red Bull Salzburg as Die Mozartstädter finished a competitive 2nd place in the Austrian Bundesliga, six points behind champions Rapid Wien. Leading the charge and clinching the league's Golden Boot was the veteran German striker Alexander Zickler, whose 16 goals anchored the attack in the final season under the legendary Giovanni Trapattoni. Despite the season being marked by early European exits in the Champions League and UEFA Cup, it was a spirited year that set the stage for future success and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.