Under Ottmar Hitzfeld, Bayern Munich achieved one of the most historic campaigns in their history. Domestically, they clinched the Bundesliga title on the final day, thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Patrik Andersson against Hamburg. The season’s pinnacle came in Europe: Bayern won the UEFA Champions League, defeating Valencia on penalties in Milan after a tense 1–1 draw, with Oliver Kahn the hero in the shootout. Key players included Stefan Effenberg, Giovane Élber, Bixente Lizarazu, and Mehmet Scholl. This double confirmed Bayern’s status as Europe’s elite, delivering their first Champions League trophy since 1976.
