After a disappointing 2006/07, Bayern rebuilt under new manager Ottmar Hitzfeld, backed by heavy investment. Big arrivals included Franck Ribéry, Luca Toni, and Miroslav Klose, who transformed the squad. Bayern stormed to the Bundesliga title, dominating from start to finish, with Toni scoring prolifically. They also claimed the DFB-Pokal, completing a domestic double. In Europe, Bayern reached the UEFA Cup semi-finals, producing memorable wins over Anderlecht and Getafe, before being eliminated by Zenit St. Petersburg. Veterans like Oliver Kahn (in his final season) provided leadership, while Ribéry became a star. This season restored Bayern’s supremacy in German football.
