FEATURES: Real Madrid 2004–05 third shirt short-sleeved performance construction with a slightly glossy polyester main body and extensive tonal blue mesh ventilation panels through the underarms, sides and collar area. Small dark spot/stain on right arm sleeve reverse. Distinctive period Adidas cut with a V-neck collar, raglan-style shoulder construction and elongated/curved rear hem. White Adidas three stripes run across each shoulder and taper to pointed ends toward the sleeves. These stripes show light surface wear and are slighty sticky. Mint condition two-line SIEMENS mobile sponsor across the front, predominantly white with the characteristic red lower-case "m". Official-style LFP/La Liga embroidered sleeve patch positioned over the Adidas shoulder stripes. Original style print for midfield maestro Zidane #5. Small oval CLIMACOOL transfer at the lower front. Made in Portugal.
COMMENTS: During the 2004–05 season, 32-year-old Zinédine Zidane remained the creative engine for Real Madrid in the Galácticos era, making 45 total appearances and scoring 6 goals as the club finished second in La Liga under three different managers. The 2004–05 campaign was a turbulent period for Real Madrid as they tried to balance a star-studded attack with an unstable tactical setup. Started under José Antonio Camacho, who resigned early; followed by Mariano García Remón, and finished under Vanderlei Luxemburgo. Placed 2nd with 80 points (25 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses), trailing rival Barcelona. Knocked out in the Champions League Round of 16 by Juventus and exited the Copa del Rey in the Round of 16.
