2008–10 Barcelona Away Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: FC Barcelona
Season(s): 2008–09 & 2009–10
Type: Away
Manufacturer: Nike
Primary Colour: Yellow
Sleeves: Short sleeve
Front Sponsor: Black UNICEF logo
Notable Players: Lionel Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol
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Key Authentication Features
Nike Swoosh: Black, stitched on right chest
Crest: Fully embroidered FC Barcelona crest with vertical stripe underneath
Stripe: Red and blue vertical stripe running through the badge
Fabric: NikeFIT material with fine mesh texture throughout
Inner Collar: Printed El Cant del Barça anthem inside back collar
LFP Patch: Stitched on right sleeve on authentic La Liga versions
Size Info: Heat-transferred inner collar label; authentic version has rectangular Nike Team patch at bottom hem
Sponsor: Black UNICEF logo with circular emblem to the right
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Player Info
2008–10 FC Barcelona Squad – Key Players
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Víctor Valdés | Goalkeeper |
| Carles Puyol (C) | Defender |
| Gerard Piqué | Defender |
| Xavi Hernández | Midfielder |
| Andrés Iniesta | Midfielder |
| Lionel Messi | Forward |
| Samuel Eto’o | Forward (2008–09) |
| Zlatan Ibrahimović | Forward (2009–10) |
| Coach: Pep Guardiola |
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Season Summary
This shirt was worn during two incredibly successful campaigns for Barcelona under Pep Guardiola.
- 2008–09: Historic treble-winning season (La Liga, Copa del Rey, Champions League)
- 2009–10: Retained La Liga title and reached Champions League semifinals
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Final Notes
Fake versions often use incorrect stripe positioning or cheap embroidery on the crest. Ensure the vertical stripe is centred beneath the badge and that the anthem text inside the collar is cleanly printed.
This post is part of Shirtchecker.com’s mission to help collectors visually authenticate shirts and avoid buying fakes.
