Barcelona 2004/05 Training kit Medium

Condition: ★★★★☆ 

This rare trainig kit is in great condition and a prime example of the amazing designs Nike cooked in their Total90 era. The size is Medium. 

The 2004-05 season was a very successful one for FC Barcelona, as it marked their resurgence under the management of Frank Rijkaard. It was a key year in the club's modern history, as they secured their first major trophies since 1999 and established the foundation for future dominance. Below is a detailed summary of Barcelona's performance in all competitions during the 2004-05 season:

1. La Liga

• Performance: Champions (1st place)
• Points: 84 (28 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses)
• Top Scorer: Samuel Eto'o (25 goals)
• Barcelona won the La Liga title for the first time in six years, ending Real Madrid's dominance in the early 2000s. Their key players included Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o, Deco, and Xavi. Barça secured the title with dominant attacking play and a strong defensive unit.

2. UEFA Champions League

• Performance: Round of 16
• Elimination: Lost to Chelsea (aggregate 4-5)
• After a successful group stage, where they finished second behind AC Milan, Barcelona faced Chelsea in the Round of 16. Despite winning the first leg 2-1 at Camp Nou, they lost 4-2 in a dramatic second leg at Stamford Bridge, leading to a 5-4 aggregate defeat. Ronaldinho scored a stunning goal in the second leg, but Chelsea advanced under José Mourinho.

3. Copa del Rey

• Performance: Round of 64

Key Players

• Ronaldinho: The Brazilian playmaker had a sensational season, providing creativity and flair. He was named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004.
• Samuel Eto'o: Barcelona's main striker and top scorer, providing crucial goals throughout the season.
• Deco: The Portuguese midfielder was key in both attacking and defensive transitions, and his signing from Porto in the summer of 2004 proved to be pivotal.
• Xavi: The metronome in midfield, Xavi orchestrated the team’s play with his passing and vision.

Notable Transfers

• Ins:

  • Samuel Eto'o (from Mallorca) – Played a crucial role as the team's top scorer.
  • Deco (from Porto) – Brought creativity and balance to the midfield.
  • Henrik Larsson (from Celtic) – Experienced striker, though he struggled with injuries during the season.
  • Giovanni van Bronckhorst (from Arsenal) – Provided defensive stability at left-back.

• Outs:

  • Luis Enrique (retired) – The iconic captain retired after the previous season.
  • Marc Overmars (retired) – The Dutch winger also retired at the end of the previous campaign.