{"product_id":"2017-18-benfica-shirt","title":"Benfica Away Jersey 2017-18 Adidas Vintage - Collector's Item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBenfica Away Kit 2017-18 Adidas — The year the Eagles soared over Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017-2018 Benfica season\u003c\/strong\u003e was that of a club playing in the big leagues while experiencing internal turmoil. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away kit sponsored by Fly Emirates\u003c\/strong\u003e carries all the tension of a Champions League season fiercely contested — and you can feel it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017-2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benfica\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLY EMIRATES\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e TINY HOLE, LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE SPOTS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2017-2018, \u003cstrong\u003eSport Lisboa e Benfica\u003c\/strong\u003e was a regular in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stages. The Lisbon club was one of those teams no one wanted to face away from home, whether at the \u003cstrong\u003eEstádio da Luz\u003c\/strong\u003e or on the road. That season, Benfica was drawn into a group with \u003cstrong\u003eManchester United, FC Basel, and CSKA Moscow\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tough, tough draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eDomestically, the club had a complicated season, challenged by FC Porto and Sporting CP in the race for the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e title. But away from home, wearing this kit, the Eagles remained a team that never traveled as tourists. The locker room atmosphere was electric, and it showed in every European match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe confrontation against Manchester United in the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBenfica was drawn in the same group as José Mourinho's Red Devils in the \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stage. These huge fixtures highlighted the defensive robustness and technical quality of Rui Vitória's players against one of Europe's most talked-about teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePizzi, Jonas, Salvio — the trio that hurt opponents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEduardo Salvio\u003c\/strong\u003e, always incisive on his wing, \u003cstrong\u003eJonas\u003c\/strong\u003e up front with his undeniable goal-scoring flair, and \u003cstrong\u003ePizzi\u003c\/strong\u003e as the technical playmaker — these three were the standout men for Benfica at that time. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e saw them perform in the Champions League and Portuguese league with impressive consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRui Vitória at the helm of an ambitious squad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCoach \u003cstrong\u003eRui Vitória\u003c\/strong\u003e led this Benfica team with the ambition of a man who wanted to write his name in the club's history. His 2017-18 season was that of a squad determined to prove that the Eagles could compete with the best teams on the continent, even away from the Luz.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that existed — not a cheap, mass-produced tourist shop souvenir. It's the same model worn by players or distributed to the most loyal fans, designed with the materials and cuts of the era, without compromising on \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with some real signs of wear: a tiny snag, slight pulls on the fabric, slightly worn printings, and a few small spots. These aren't flaws — they are proof that this \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18 Benfica jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e has lived, perhaps worn in a stand, on a local pitch, or simply cherished by someone who truly loved this club.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s don't always correspond to current standards. An XS from that era can be even more fitted than a modern XS, especially with away cuts designed to be worn tight. Don't rely solely on the label: measure, compare, and check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, grab your tape measure and note your chest width, shoulder-to-hem length, and shoulder width. Then compare with a jersey you already own and feel comfortable in. This \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's size XS jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideally suited for a chest measurement of approximately 84-88 cm — perfect for a slim build or for use as a framed collector's item.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18 Benfica away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e has not been produced for years. Adidas changes its models every season, stocks run out, and pieces still in good condition are becoming increasingly rare. For a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Portuguese football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e or a fan of the Eagles, this is exactly the kind of piece a serious collection is missing — a memorable European season, a premium kit manufacturer, a recognizable sponsor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, this jersey remains in very good shape for its age and history. There aren't many in this condition still floating around on the market — most are either too damaged to be worn proudly, or hidden in closets and never put up for sale. This one is available now. And you don't miss opportunities like this.\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.L._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 — History of kits\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 2017-18 Adidas Benfica away kit is a piece of Portuguese football history within reach. If you're a fan of the Eagles or simply a lover of beautiful vintage pieces, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benfica","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":54012600418579,"sku":"365064","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54012600451347,"sku":"356828","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":54012600484115,"sku":"326727","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-BENFICA-SHIRT-XS-365064_1.jpg?v=1775510457","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-benfica-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}