SC Braga Away Shirt Macron 2013-14 vintage - BANCOBIC

Braga 2013-14: The Macron Away Shirt from the Arsenalistas' European Season

In 2013-14, SC Braga experienced a busy season, with a European campaign to defend and a league where the Arsenalistas gave it their all. This vintage Macron away shirt, with the BANCOBIC sponsor beautifully embroidered on the chest, is a tangible piece of that pivotal era in Portuguese football, when Braga established itself as the country's third force.

The Shirt's Details

Season: 2013-2014
Club: SC Braga
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Macron
Sponsor: BANCOBIC
Condition: 9/10
State: SPONSOR: BANCOBIC — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, almost new

What this shirt represents

SC Braga in the first half of the 2010s was much more than just a provincial Portuguese club making up the numbers. After their Europa League final in 2011 — a resounding achievement in the club's history — the Arsenalistas permanently put their name on the map of European football. In 2013-14, the club remained a safe bet in the Liga NOS, solidly entrenched in the top 4, challenging Porto, Benfica, and Sporting over the long term.

That season, Braga once again competed on the European stage, and the pressure was real. The Estádio Municipal de Braga — that stadium carved into the rock, one of the most spectacular in Europe — served as a fortress for an ambitious team. Arsenalistas fans know this away shirt by heart: it's the one their players put on to pick up points away from home, on the road in major Portuguese venues or under the European spotlight.

Moments etched in this jersey

Return to the Europa League 2013-14
After shining on the European stage, Braga embarked on a new Europa League campaign this season. The away shirt is for travel, for those nights abroad where every hard-earned point is worth gold.

Rui Vitória at the helm
In 2013-14, Rui Vitória took over the reins of SC Braga, who would later become Benfica's coach a few years later. An interesting period of tactical transition, with a clearly identifiable game plan and results that confirmed the club's ambition.

The hegemony of the Portuguese top three challenged
Braga in 2013-14 was one of those clubs that refused to leave the Primeira Liga to Porto, Benfica, and Sporting without a fight. Away matches against these giants, in the Macron shirt, were special occasions — and this jersey is a direct witness to them.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is not an official store souvenir made for tourists. It's the version worn on the field — or at least produced to the same standards as what the players wore. The finishes are different, the fabrics more technical, the prints more precise. On an authentic Macron from this era, you'll find the Italian manufacturing quality that made the Bolognese kit manufacturer famous.

This one boasts a 9/10 condition, which is frankly rare for a shirt over ten years old. The BANCOBIC sponsor is perfectly legible, no major discoloration, no tears. This is a specimen that has been carefully preserved — or rarely worn. For a collector, this is exactly the kind of piece you search for but never easily find.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage Macron jerseys from this generation generally run smaller than modern cuts. A size M or L from 2013-14 often corresponds to a current S or M depending on body type. This is not an absolute rule, but it's a reality that every retro jersey collector has learned the hard way at least once.

Before ordering, get out your tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey. For a flat jersey, measure from armpit to armpit and double the result. It's basic but it avoids unpleasant surprises. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts.

Why have it in your collection

SC Braga remains an underrepresented club in vintage jersey collections, especially internationally. Yet, the Arsenalistas have a rich history, an iconic stadium, and a golden period in the early 2010s that deserves to be represented. A Braga 2013-14 away shirt with Macron as the kit manufacturer is a rare piece — not widely produced, not widely distributed outside of Portugal, and even less preserved in good condition ten years later.

There aren't many in this condition on the market, let's be direct. A 9/10 condition on a shirt from this season is the exception, not the rule. The perfectly intact BANCOBIC sponsor, the durable Macron stitching, the original fit preserved — everything a true football shirt collector expects from a serious acquisition is here.

To go further

• SC Braga - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of jerseys
• UEFA - European Football

This Braga 2013-14 away shirt by Macron is a real find for anyone who follows Portuguese football or wants to enrich their collection with off-the-beaten-path pieces. It's up to you if you let it slip away.