The 2021-22 campaign delivered a triumphant return to the top flight for VfL Bochum, with Die Unabsteigbaren securing their Bundesliga status with a respectable 13th-place finish in their first season back after a long absence. Leading the charge was the physical centre-forward Sebastian Polter, whose 10 league goals proved crucial in a campaign built on resilience and gritty performances under manager Thomas Reis. The season's defining moment, however, was a sensational 4-2 home demolition of champions Bayern Munich, a historic result that remains a legendary chapter in the club's modern history and perfectly encapsulated the fighting spirit of Die Unabsteigbaren.