{"product_id":"real-mallorca-2003-05-home-shirt-etoo-9-s","title":"REAL MALLORCA 2003-05 HOME SHIRT - ETO'O 9 - S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition. Club crest is an embroidered patch which is stitched onto shirt. Player name and number are PolyFlex and heat applied. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCD Mallorca wore this home shirt across the 2003\/04 and 2004\/05 campaigns, during a period that included UEFA Cup football and two challenging seasons in La Liga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving secured the Copa del Rey in 2002\/03, Mallorca entered the following campaign hoping to build upon their domestic cup success and establish themselves among Spain's leading clubs. The squad featured established players including Samuel Eto'o, Miguel Ángel Nadal, Finidi George, Nenê and goalkeeper Leo Franco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder manager Luis Aragonés, Mallorca attempted to balance their domestic commitments with participation in European competition. The 2003\/04 campaign proved inconsistent in La Liga, although the club retained its top-flight status with an 11th-place finish and 51 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEto'o remained Mallorca's most influential attacking player, scoring 17 league goals and attracting considerable interest from Europe's leading clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UEFA Cup, Mallorca progressed through the opening rounds with victories over APOEL, Copenhagen and Spartak Moscow. Their European campaign ended in the fourth round against Newcastle United, who secured a 7–1 aggregate victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following season brought significant changes, most notably the departure of Eto'o to Barcelona during the summer of 2004. Mallorca subsequently struggled to reproduce their earlier attacking performances, becoming involved in a prolonged relegation battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club experienced managerial changes during the campaign, with Héctor Cúper returning to take charge as Mallorca attempted to improve their results. Despite their difficulties, Mallorca secured sufficient points during the closing stages to retain their La Liga status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club eventually finished 17th with 39 points, two ahead of relegated Levante. Luis García emerged as Mallorca's leading league scorer with 11 goals, providing an important attacking contribution during the survival campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the two seasons produced contrasting challenges, the shirt remains associated with Eto'o's final campaign at the club and Mallorca's participation in European competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Reial, the 2003–05 RCD Mallorca home shirt featured the club's traditional red colourway with contrasting black sleeves and collar detailing, complemented by the Spanair sponsor. Incorporating the Mallorca crest and manufacturer branding, the design represents the club's early-2000s identity. Worn during a period that included Eto'o's final season, a UEFA Cup campaign and subsequent La Liga survival, the shirt reflects an important transitional era for the Balearic club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIT TO PIT - 50cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 63cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Red","offer_id":53209257574687,"sku":"1\/11-7Z2ISQ","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/REAL_MALLORCA_2003-05_HOME_SHIRT_-_ETO_O_9.png?v=1793961270","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/products\/real-mallorca-2003-05-home-shirt-etoo-9-s","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}