Bayern Munich dominated the Bundesliga in the 2007/08 season, leading the table from the first to the final week and ultimately winning the league by a 10-point margin over Werder Bremen. Their strong defensive performance set a new record for the fewest goals conceded, contributing to their success. Despite initially challenging Bayern, Bremen faltered after the winter break, finishing just two points ahead of third-placed Schalke. Borussia Dortmund struggled, finishing in 13th place, but managed to avoid relegation. Ottmar Hitzfeld took over as Bayern Munich's manager and made significant signings, including Franck Ribery, Miroslav Klose, and Luca Toni. The team's strong performance was also supported by their defensive record and the contributions of key players such as Ribery and Toni. Other notable developments included Wolfsburg's transformation from relegation candidates to European contenders under the management of Felix Magath, and Schalke's mid-season coaching change. Additionally, several clubs made notable signings, with Werder Bremen acquiring Mesut Ozil and Bayer Leverkusen bringing in Arturo Vidal. Franck Ribery was named Bundesliga Player of the Year, while Ottmar Hitzfeld was recognized as Manager of the Season for leading Bayern Munich to their fifth league title. Luca Toni emerged as the league's top scorer, and a team of the season was also selected. The key moment of the season was Werder Bremen's 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich early in the campaign, which demonstrated the gulf in quality between the two teams.
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