The 2010-11 campaign delivered a triumphant and dramatic return to the Bundesliga for Kaiserslautern as Die roten Teufel, newly promoted, surged to an impressive 7th-place finish. Leading the charge was the prolific Srđan Lakić, whose 16 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on the initial high of beating champions Bayern Munich and a brilliant late-season surge of seven victories in their final ten matches. It was a standout year that marked the club's successful re-establishment in the top flight and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.