{"product_id":"2012-13-benfica-shirt","title":"Benfica Away Shirt 2012-13 Adidas vintage – condition 8\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBenfica Away Shirt 2012-13 – Adidas, a season full of European thrills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2012-13 season, Benfica played on all fronts, and this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Benfica away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is direct evidence of it. The Lisbon club was then in full pursuit of European reconquest, supported by a high-level squad that made the major stages of the Old Continent tremble. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Benfica jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that smells of Liga NOS and Europa League nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012-2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benfica (Sport Lisboa e Benfica)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2012-13, \u003cstrong\u003eBenfica SL\u003c\/strong\u003e was a well-oiled machine under the direction of Jorge Jesus, a coach who transformed the club into a true force in Portuguese and European football. The Lisbon club dominated the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e with authority and distinguished itself on the continental stage with total commitment. This was a time when the Estádio da Luz vibrated intensely, where every away game was an event, and where this shirt represented the conquering identity of a club that never traveled just to make up the numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, this season was driven by exceptional players. \u003cstrong\u003eOscar Cardozo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the formidable Paraguayan striker deadly from penalties and inside the box, was at the peak of his art. \u003cstrong\u003eNicolás Gaitán\u003c\/strong\u003e, the dazzling Argentine, delighted technical football fans with dribbles that brought stadiums to their feet. And \u003cstrong\u003eEzequiel Garay\u003c\/strong\u003e in central defense imposed a rigor that reassured the entire backline. It was this generation that proudly wore this away shirt on every road trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2012-13 Europa League campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBenfica had a remarkable European campaign in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e, reaching the final against Chelsea in Amsterdam. This final on May 15, 2013, remains one of the most striking images of the season, even though the Portuguese club lost in extra time — a pain that no true Águia fan has forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominance in the Primeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the national stage, Benfica finished this season as champions of Portugal, confirming the superiority of a squad built to win. This \u003cstrong\u003eBenfica away shirt 2012-13\u003c\/strong\u003e was therefore worn during a season doubly rich in emotions and high-level competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas and the club: a prestigious partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2012-13, \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped Benfica with its renowned technical expertise, producing shirts that combined refined aesthetics with playing comfort. The cuts of that era had that slightly fitted look, characteristic of Adidas productions from the early 2010s, before templates became more generic.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is fundamentally different from a replica sold in a souvenir shop. The authentic is the real shirt — the one worn by players or fans of the time, made with the same materials and finishes as the examples intended for the pitch. The labels, the woven logos, the quality of the 2012 Adidas technical fabric: everything is there, original, not reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003econdition 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means a shirt that has seen life without showing excessive signs of wear. No holes, no major discoloration, no flaking sponsors or badges — it's solid, a piece that can be worn or framed without hesitation. For a shirt more than ten years old, this is an honest rating that reflects serious care.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage Adidas shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s do not always correspond to current standards. As a general rule, a size L from that era fits closer to a modern M depending on body type. The cuts were more fitted, designed for athletic wear, and not for the oversized comfort sought today. If you hesitate between two sizes, always consider that vintage fits tighter where modern breathes more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and the length of your torso. Then compare with the actual measurements of the shirt, which you can request from us. These two minutes can save you disappointment, and believe us — no one wants to receive a collector's shirt that doesn't 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\u003eBenfica away shirt 2012-13\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a pivotal era for the Lisbon club: a competitive team at the highest European level, a Europa League final, a national title, and a locker room full of character. Away shirts from this season are not common — production was limited, and good condition examples are becoming increasingly rare as time passes. This is exactly the type of piece that \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e actively seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, this one is a gem. There aren't many in this condition on the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market — most examples we come across have taken a beating over the years and have flaws that lower their value. Here, you have a clean shirt, in its prime, just waiting to find the right display case or the right back.\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\/Sport_Lisboa_e_Benfica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBenfica - 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 - Shirt History\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 a fan of the Águia or simply an admirer of high-flying Portuguese football, this shirt has a story to tell you — it's up to you to decide if you're ready to listen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benfica","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54012600221971,"sku":"368154","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":54012600254739,"sku":"338599","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-13-BENFICA-SHIRT-L-368154_1.jpg?v=1775510453","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-13-benfica-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}