2001/02 Valencia Away La Liga Football Shirt (XL)

Condition: 9/10 Superb. Little wear on Dri-Fit decal

Size: Adult Extra Large

Chest Measurement: 45-47 Inches / 114-119 CM

Manufacturer: Nike

Colour: Orange, black trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 2001/2002

Player: N/A

Patches: La Liga

Official Nike Valencia away football shirt from the 2001/02 season. Complete with La Liga patch on the sleeve.

Condition of this original football jersey is 9/10 - Superb. Little wear on Dri-Fit decal (see photos).

Valencia CF won their first La Liga title for more than 30 years, in the first season under new coach Rafael Benítez. The Tenerife recruit had a tough start to his job, with several dropped points and a midfield slot in the beginning of the season, culminating in a disqualification from Copa del Rey for fielding too many non-EU players.

Benítez was reported to be near the sack before an away game against Espanyol. With Valencia trailing 2-0 at halftime, the resurgence of the team in the second half allowed the inexperienced coach to keep the job, and it got to be a starting point for a winning streak that eventually saw Valencia claiming the entire league, despite taking only 75 points and scoring a mere 51 goals.

With the attacking play not flowing as previously, the all-conquering defence improved further, conceding only 29 goals, much thanks to keeper Santiago Cañizares and centre halves Mauricio Pellegrino and Roberto Ayala. Defensively minded midfielder Rubén Baraja happened to be the club top scorer with a mere seven goals, forming an effective protecting block with David Albelda.