The 2011-12 campaign delivered a historic European run for Hannover 96 as Die Roten finished a solid 7th in the Bundesliga while reaching the Quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League. This unforgettable adventure, which saw them overcome Sevilla and become a formidable force on the continental stage, was powered by the goals of Norwegian striker Mohammed Abdellaoue, who notched 11 in the league (16 overall). Under manager Mirko Slomka, the season marked the club's triumphant return to European knockout football after a 19-year absence and remains a proud, defining chapter in the history of Die Roten.