{"product_id":"2001-02-real-madrid-raul-shirt","title":"Real Madrid 2001-02 Adidas Raúl Home Vintage Jersey L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eReal Madrid 2001-02 Adidas Jersey – Raúl Flocking from the Galacticos Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the summer of 2001, Real Madrid had just signed \u003cstrong\u003eZinedine Zidane\u003c\/strong\u003e for 75 million euros – the most expensive transfer in history at the time. The 2001-02 season began with high tension, and it was in this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that captain \u003cstrong\u003eRaúl González\u003c\/strong\u003e would experience one of the most incredible adventures of his Merengue career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001-02\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real Madrid\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raúl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2001-02 season marked the true launch of the \u003cstrong\u003eFlorentino Pérez\u003c\/strong\u003e era and his \u003cstrong\u003eGalacticos\u003c\/strong\u003e policy. Zidane arrived at the Bernabéu, Figo had already been there for a year, and Real's locker room resembled a Ballon d'Or reunion. It was one of the most publicized, most criticized, and most fascinating teams in football history. Every match was a global event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt the heart of this galactic circus was a kid from Madrid who had worn the armband since he was 17: \u003cstrong\u003eRaúl González Blanco\u003c\/strong\u003e. Around him gravitated \u003cstrong\u003eFigo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eZidane\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Carlos\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHierro\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCasillas\u003c\/strong\u003e, who definitively took over as the starting goalkeeper. That season, Real competed for the La Liga title, excelled in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Raúl was its soul – the one who reminded everyone that this club had a history long before petrodollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZidane's volley in the Champions League final\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn May 15, 2002, in Glasgow, Real Madrid defeated Bayer Leverkusen thanks to one of the most beautiful goals in the competition's history – Zidane's left-footed volley. It was in this same \u003cstrong\u003e2001-02 Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that Real went through their entire European campaign that season, with Raúl as the war captain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaúl, top scorer in the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the time, Raúl was still the record holder for goals in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, a mark he built season after season with that number 7 on his back. The 2001-02 season was another demonstration of his ability to perform in big European matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bernabéu ablaze in La Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn La Liga that season, Real Madrid was in the title race and running at full throttle at the Santiago Bernabéu. The clashes against FC Barcelona, the gala evenings in \u003cstrong\u003ePrimera División\u003c\/strong\u003e – this jersey experienced an electric atmosphere from the beginning to the end of the campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era is not the same as a replica. The finishes, the inner labels, the woven logos, the drape of the fabric – all of it is immediately apparent when you hold the jersey. The authentic jerseys from 2001-02 have that characteristic cut from the early days of Adidas Climalite, more structured, more refined than what would be seen a few years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e – an exceptional condition for a jersey that is over twenty years old. In this state, we're talking about a piece that has been carefully preserved, with no fading, no visible snags, no yellowing of textiles often observed on forgotten stock. A very fine job of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas sizes from the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 2001 L is closer to a modern M, or even an M\/L depending on your build. The cuts of the time were designed to be more fitted, closer to the body – that was the fashion in European football at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you commit, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual jersey measurements if available. As a general rule, if you wear a modern L in a football jersey, a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas 2001 L\u003c\/strong\u003e will be comfortable for you. If you are between M and L, go for it without hesitation – it will fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReal Madrid 2001-02 Adidas jersey with Raúl flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most sought-after pieces of this generation of collectors. It's the season of the club's ninth Champions League, the year Zidane and Raúl shared the same locker room for the first time, the year this legendary Galacticos team reached the top of Europe. Pieces flocked with the Spanish captain from that era sell quickly and rarely return to the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A 9\/10 on a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e over twenty years old is not common – neither in flea markets nor on online platforms. Most examples found are worn, faded, or worse, poorly stored for years. This one is an exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eReal Madrid - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive - History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.laliga.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLa Liga - Official Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA - European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a jersey that alone encapsulates a golden age of European football, you've come to the right place. Raúl, Zidane, the Ninth – this jersey tells it all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Madrid","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53941082423571,"sku":"298907","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-REAL-MADRID-RAUL-SHIRT-L-298907_1.jpg?v=1774761594","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-real-madrid-raul-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}