the Bundesliga, securing a spot in the following season's UEFA Champions League. They also reached the final of the DFB-Pokal, where they lost to Bayern Munich.

Werder Bremen's star player during the 2003-04 season was forward Miroslav Klose, who scored 25 goals in all competitions. Klose was the top scorer in the Bundesliga and was named the Footballer of the Year in Germany. Other key players for Werder Bremen during the season included midfielders Johan Micoud and Torsten Frings, and defenders Frank Baumann and Petri Pasanen.

Under manager Thomas Schaaf, Werder Bremen played a possession-based, attacking style of soccer. The team was known for their technical ability and their ability to score goals from a variety of different sources.

Overall, the 2003-04 season was a successful one for Werder Bremen. They secured a place in the Champions League and reached the final of the DFB-Pokal, and their performances throughout the season demonstrated their place among the top teams in German soccer. Despite their loss in the DFB-Pokal final, the team's success in other competitions made it a memorable season for Werder Bremen and their fans.