BARCELONA 2002-03 HOME SHIRT - INIESTA 34 - 7/10
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Description & Sizing
Very good condition. Federation crest and Nike Swoosh are embroidered. La Liga sleeve patch is embroidered and stitched. Player name/number are PolyFlex and heat applied. Small pulls or bobbles may be present. Colours and stitching are excellent.
Barcelona endured a challenging 2002/03 campaign, finishing sixth in La Liga and missing out on qualification for the following season's UEFA Champions League.
The season began under Louis van Gaal, who had returned to the club during the summer of 2002 following his previous spell in charge between 1997 and 2000. The squad featured established players including Carles Puyol, Xavi, Patrick Kluivert, Luis Enrique, Javier Saviola, Marc Overmars and goalkeeper Roberto Bonano, alongside summer arrival Juan Román Riquelme.
Despite possessing considerable attacking talent, Barcelona struggled to establish consistency in La Liga, suffering a series of disappointing results during the opening months.
Van Gaal departed in January 2003 with the club positioned 12th in the league table, while Radomir Antić was subsequently appointed as his replacement in February. Under Antić, Barcelona produced improved performances during the second half of the campaign, gradually climbing the standings and securing qualification for the UEFA Cup.
The club eventually finished sixth in La Liga with 56 points, a disappointing result by their usual standards but a considerable improvement upon their mid-season position. In the Copa del Rey, Barcelona suffered an early elimination against third-tier Novelda, losing 3–2 in their opening fixture.
Their UEFA Champions League campaign proved more successful, with Barcelona winning all six matches during the first group stage before progressing through the second group stage.
The Catalan club subsequently faced Juventus in the quarter-finals, drawing 1–1 in Turin before suffering a 2–1 defeat after extra time at the Camp Nou. The result ended Barcelona's European campaign, with Juventus subsequently reaching the final against AC Milan.
Kluivert remained one of the club's principal attacking players, while Saviola contributed important goals during a difficult domestic season.
The campaign also marked the final season of Luis Enrique's playing career at Barcelona before his retirement the following year, while Xavi and Puyol continued to develop into central figures in the club's future success.
Produced by Nike, the 2002/03 Barcelona home shirt featured the club's traditional blue-and-red vertical stripes, complemented by contrasting detailing and the Barcelona crest. The design incorporated Nike branding without a commercial shirt sponsor, reflecting the club's long-standing tradition during this period. Worn by Puyol, Xavi and Kluivert during a transitional campaign, the shirt represents Barcelona's final season before the arrival of Ronaldinho and the beginning of a new era at the Camp Nou.
S - PIT TO PIT - 50cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 67cm
M - PIT TO PIT - 56cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 69cm
L - PIT TO PIT - 61cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 73cm
XL - PIT TO PIT - 68cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 76cm
2XL - PIT TO PIT - 70cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 79cm
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