{"product_id":"2013-14-braga-shirt-m-l","title":"SC Braga Away Shirt Macron 2013-14 vintage - BANCOBIC","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBraga 2013-14: The Macron Away Shirt from the Arsenalistas' European Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2013-14\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSC Braga\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced a busy season, with a European campaign to defend and a league where the Arsenalistas gave it their all. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Macron away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the \u003cstrong\u003eBANCOBIC\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eThe Shirt's Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013-2014\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e SC Braga\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BANCOBIC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: BANCOBIC — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, almost new\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;\"\u003eSC 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 \u003cstrong\u003e2013-14\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club remained a safe bet in the \u003cstrong\u003eLiga NOS\u003c\/strong\u003e, solidly entrenched in the top 4, challenging Porto, Benfica, and Sporting over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, Braga once again competed on the European stage, and the pressure was real. The \u003cstrong\u003eEstádio Municipal de Braga\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\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\u003eReturn to the Europa League 2013-14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRui Vitória at the helm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2013-14, \u003cstrong\u003eRui Vitória\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hegemony of the Portuguese top three challenged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBraga in 2013-14 was one of those clubs that refused to leave the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e to Porto, Benfica, and Sporting without a fight. Away matches against these giants, in the \u003cstrong\u003eMacron shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, were special occasions — and this jersey is a direct witness to them.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly rare for a shirt over ten years old. The \u003cstrong\u003eBANCOBIC\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 Macron jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eretro jersey collector\u003c\/strong\u003e has learned the hard way at least once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore 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.\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;\"\u003eSC 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 \u003cstrong\u003eBraga 2013-14 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market, let's be direct. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003efootball shirt collector\u003c\/strong\u003e expects from a serious acquisition is here.\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\/S.C._Braga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSC Braga - 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.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;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Portuguese Clubs","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54012991013139,"sku":"348819","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2013-14-BRAGA-SHIRT-M-L-348819_1.jpg?v=1775518553","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2013-14-braga-shirt-m-l","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}