The 2013-14 campaign delivered a strong European qualification for Borussia Monchengladbach as Die Fohlen surged to a respectable 6th-place finish in the Bundesliga, securing a coveted Europa League spot. Under the brilliant guidance of manager Lucien Favre, the team briefly reached the heights of third place mid-season. Leading the charge was the Brazilian forward Raffael, whose 15 goals provided the vital attacking spark in a campaign built on flair and the goalscoring joy of players like Max Kruse and the departing veteran Juan Arango. It was a promising year that solidified Die Fohlen's status as a top-half Bundesliga club and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.