Inevitably, that dream wasn’t to last as the Bavarians, already 2-0 up from a first-leg game played at Easter Road in Edinburgh two weeks previously, went on to score another two after half-time to outdo Danny Lennon’s opener, win 4-1 on aggregate and proceed to win the cup.
It was good while it lasted, though, and fans of the Kirkcaldy side will always have their memories of those precious minutes when the unlikeliest of cup upsets briefly seemed possible.
Here are some photos of the first-leg tie, by SNS Group and Getty Images, as a reminder of those magic moments ...
1. Raith Rovers taking on Bayern Munich 25 years ago
Jurgen Klinsman is congratulated by team-mates after scoring for Bayern Munich in October 1995's UEFA Cup second-round game at Easter Road in Edinburgh against Raith Rovers. Photo: SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Raith Rovers taking on Bayern Munich 25 years ago
Raith Rovers' Jim McInally, left, battles for the ball with Bayern Munich's Dietmar Hamann in October 1995's UEFA Cup Winners' Cup second round game at Easter Road in Edinburgh. Photo: SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Raith Rovers taking on Bayern Munich 25 years ago
Bayern Munich's Oliver Kahn during a UEFA Cup second round game against Raith Rovers at Easter Road in Edinburgh in October 1995. Photo: Mike Cooper/Allsport via Getty Images Photo: Michael Cooper
4. Raith Rovers taking on Bayern Munich 25 years ago
Bayern Munich's Christian Ziege, right, struggles to keep his balance in October 1995's UEFA Cup second-round game against Raith Rovers at Easter Road in Edinburgh. Photo: SNS Group Photo: SNS Group