Manchester United 2020-2021 Home Shirt - Mata N°8 (S)

The red with black and yellow flecks is intact, the embroidered crest is dense and the MATA 8 lettering is complete, with no cracking. The white shoulder stripes and the Kohler sleeve sponsor are sharp. The only sign of wear: light marks on the Chevrolet bowtie on the chest (photo 6), hence the 9/10 rating.

This S measures 46 x 74 cm, a fairly long cut. Compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.

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What you need to know about this piece

Light marks on the Chevrolet logo on the front (photo 6), visible only up close. The rest of the shirt is in excellent condition; the 9/10 rating reflects it.

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• adidas inner label : code GC7958, date 02/20 and batch ATV012 (photo 4)
• Manchester United crest : red devil, ship and ball embroidered in relief, clean colours (photo 3)
• Flecked fabric : black and yellow streaks built into the knit, spread irregularly across the whole shirt (photos 2 and 3)
• Cut and finish : three white shoulder stripes, ribbed round collar, embroidered adidas logo (photo 2)

Juan Mata, Old Trafford's Spanish touch

Signed from Chelsea in January 2014, Juan Mata wore the Manchester United shirt for more than eight seasons, loved for his technique and vision.

Second in the Premier League. In 2020-2021, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's side finished second, behind Manchester City.

26 May 2021, Gdańsk. In the Europa League final, United and Villarreal drew 1-1; the Spanish side won 11-10 on penalties.

This flecked red home shirt is the one of that whole season, played largely in empty stadiums.

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