The 2003-04 campaign delivered heartbreak for Eintracht Frankfurt as Die Adler finished a desperate 16th in the Bundesliga, resulting in an immediate relegation back to the second tier after just one season. The year was defined by a tough battle to survive under manager Willi Reimann, despite an emotional return to the top flight. Leading the charge with attacking flair was the 'Edeltechniker' Ervin Skela, whose 8 goals, including a memorable penalty on the opening day against Bayern Munich's Oliver Kahn, were a vital but ultimately insufficient contribution. The season remains a painful chapter that saw the club, featuring veterans like Oka Nikolov and Alexander Schur, crash out of the top flight despite the passionate support of the Waldstadion faithful.. The 2004-05 campaign delivered the essential immediate return to the top flight for Eintracht Frankfurt as Die Adler clinched a spectacular 3rd-place finish and promotion back to the Bundesliga. Under the steady guidance of manager Friedhelm Funkel, the squad was spear-headed by the prolific striker and vice-captain Arie van Lent, whose crucial 16 goals fired the team back to the top tier. The season was built on defensive resilience, marked by goalkeeper Markus Pröll's 14 clean sheets, and the passionate support of the fans, who turned out in force to cheer their team back up. It was a vital year that marked the club's successful fight to secure their place in the Bundesliga and remains a defining chapter of Die Adler's modern history.