{"product_id":"club-brugge-2017-18-home-shirt-m","title":"CLUB BRUGGE 2017-18 HOME SHIRT - M","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. Club crest, star detailing and chest manufacturer logos are embroidered. Shoulder manufacturer logos are Polyflex and heat applied. Shirt design elements are sublimated. No pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClub Brugge secured their 15th Belgian league title during the 2017\/18 campaign under Ivan Leko, finishing top of the Belgian First Division A in the Croatian manager's first season in charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving finished second the previous season, Club Brugge entered the campaign looking to reclaim the championship from Anderlecht and establish themselves as Belgium's leading team. The squad featured established players including Hans Vanaken, Ruud Vormer, Wesley Moraes, Brandon Mechele, Stefano Denswil and goalkeeper Ethan Horvath, alongside summer arrivals Emmanuel Dennis and Marvelous Nakamba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClub Brugge began the regular season strongly, establishing a significant advantage at the top of the table through consistent performances and an impressive attacking record. The Blauw-Zwart finished the regular season in first place with 67 points from 30 matches, securing 21 victories and scoring 68 goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the Belgian league's championship play-off format, Club Brugge subsequently competed against the country's other leading teams to determine the final standings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite experiencing a more difficult period during the play-offs, Leko's side maintained their advantage and secured the championship with a 1–1 draw against Standard Liège in May 2018. Club Brugge eventually finished four points ahead of Standard Liège, securing their second league title in three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVormer enjoyed an outstanding individual campaign, contributing important goals and assists from midfield while establishing himself as one of the team's most influential players. The Dutch midfielder was subsequently awarded the Belgian Golden Shoe for his performances during 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanaken also played a central role in the team's attacking performances, while Wesley and Dennis provided additional goalscoring options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn European competition, Club Brugge entered the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds but were eliminated by İstanbul Başakşehir following a 5–3 aggregate defeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club subsequently entered the UEFA Europa League play-off round, where AEK Athens secured a 3–0 aggregate victory. Although their European campaign ended early, Club Brugge's domestic success represented an impressive achievement during Leko's debut season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Macron, the 2017\/18 Club Brugge home shirt featured the club's traditional blue-and-black vertical stripes, complemented by contrasting detailing around the collar and sleeves. The design incorporated the Club Brugge crest and Macron branding, maintaining the club's recognisable home identity. Worn by Vormer, Vanaken and Wesley during their Belgian championship-winning campaign, the shirt represents an important season in Club Brugge's modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PIT TO PIT - 60cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 71cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"M \/ Blue","offer_id":53197988954399,"sku":"1\/11-T6NU1K","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/CLUB_BRUGGE_2017-18_HOME_SHIRT.png?v=1793809049","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/ja\/products\/club-brugge-2017-18-home-shirt-m","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}