The 2003-04 campaign saw Borussia Mönchengladbach, known as Die Fohlen, secure a mid-table 11th-place finish in the Bundesliga. This season was a deeply nostalgic one, as it marked the club's emotional farewell to their historic home, the Bökelbergstadion, before moving to BORUSSIA-PARK. Leading the charge were joint top scorers, the young Czech forward Václav Svěrkoš and veteran Arie van Lent, who both netted 9 crucial goals in the league. Svěrkoš, in particular, delivered a career-defining performance with a hat-trick against Champions League participant VfB Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal. It was a defining year of transition and emotional farewells that solidified their top-flight status.. The 2004-05 campaign was a tense and turbulent season for Borussia Monchengladbach as Die Fohlen battled through significant managerial turmoil to secure a crucial 15th-place finish and stave off relegation. The club, playing its first season in the new Stadion im Borussia-Park, cycled through three head coaches, including Dick Advocaat, before veteran Horst Köppel ultimately guided the team to safety. Leading the charge was the newly-signed forward Oliver Neuville, whose 12 goals proved decisive in a campaign built on sheer grit and a determined fight for top-flight survival. It was a nervy year that marked the team's successful battle to secure their Bundesliga status and remains a defining chapter in their modern history.