{"product_id":"valencia-2008-09-away-shirt-silva-21-xl","title":"VALENCIA 2008-09 AWAY SHIRT - SILVA 21 - XL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e. Club crest is an heat applied, embroidered patch. Crest detailing and Nike swoosh are embroidered. La Liga sleeve patch is an embroidered patch and stitched onto shirt. Replacement club sponsor  nd player name\/number are PolyFlex, all are heat applied. No pulls or bobbles. Stitching and colours in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValencia finished sixth in La Liga during the 2008\/09 campaign under Unai Emery, securing qualification for the following season's UEFA Europa League during a period of transition at the Mestalla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving finished tenth in the league the previous season, Valencia appointed Emery during the summer of 2008 following his successful spell with Almería. The squad featured influential players including David Villa, David Silva, Juan Mata, Joaquín, Carlos Marchena, Raúl Albiol, Éver Banega and goalkeeper Renan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValencia entered the campaign as defending Copa del Rey champions, having defeated Getafe in the previous season's final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir first competitive challenge came in the Supercopa de España against Real Madrid. Despite securing a 3–2 victory in the first leg at the Mestalla, Valencia suffered a 4–2 defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu, losing 6–5 on aggregate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn La Liga, Emery's side began the campaign strongly, establishing themselves among the leading contenders for European qualification. However, inconsistent performances during the middle of the season prevented Valencia from maintaining a sustained challenge for the Champions League places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilla remained the team's most influential attacking player, enjoying another prolific campaign in front of goal. The Spanish international scored 28 league goals, finishing behind only Diego Forlán and Samuel Eto'o in the race for the Pichichi Trophy. Mata also enjoyed an impressive season, contributing goals and creativity alongside Silva and Joaquín.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValencia eventually finished sixth in La Liga with 62 points, securing qualification for the Europa League. In the UEFA Cup, Valencia progressed through the group stage before facing Dynamo Kyiv in the Round of 32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a 1–1 draw in Ukraine, the return fixture at the Mestalla ended 2–2, with Dynamo progressing on away goals. Valencia also reached the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by Sevilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the campaign ended without silverware, the club's sixth-place finish represented an improvement upon the previous season and established the foundations for further progress under Emery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Nike, the 2008\/09 Valencia away shirt featured a predominantly black colourway with contrasting orange detailing around the collar, sleeves and shoulders. The design incorporated the Valencia crest, orange Nike branding and the Valencia Experience sponsor, creating a distinctive alternative to the club's traditional white home colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn during Emery's first season in charge, the shirt became associated with the attacking performances of Villa, Silva and Mata as Valencia returned to European qualification. Its understated black design and vibrant orange accents make it a recognisable example of Valencia's late-2000s Nike apparel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003ePIT TO PIT - 58cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 70cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"XL \/ Black","offer_id":53209861423391,"sku":"1\/11-614V8C","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/VALENCIA_2008-09_AWAY_SHIRT_-_SILVA_21.png?v=1793981593","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/ja\/products\/valencia-2008-09-away-shirt-silva-21-xl","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}