The 2009-10 campaign, under the new, demanding guidance of manager Louis van Gaal, was a historic season of resurgence and near-treble glory for FC Bayern Munich. Der FCB surged to a dominant Bundesliga title, securing their domestic double by crushing rivals Werder Bremen 4-0 in the DFB-Pokal final, with goals from Robben, Olić, Ribéry, and Schweinsteiger. Spearheading the charge was the sensational new signing Arjen Robben, whose 16 league goals and spectacular Champions League moments, including the decisive volley against Manchester United, earned him the German Footballer of the Year award. This double was powerfully complimented by the breathtaking breakthrough of academy product Thomas Müller, who featured in nearly every game and scored 13 league goals. The season was ultimately defined by a magnificent, unexpected run to the UEFA Champions League Final in Madrid, where they fell short to José Mourinho's Inter Milan, but it remains a foundational and nostalgic chapter that marked the beginning of a new golden era.