📐 Flat measurements
| Width (pit to pit) | 61 cm |
| Length (shoulder to hem) | 77 cm |
Lay flat a shirt that fits you well, measure it the same way and compare — vintage sizing is often different from modern kits. At 61 cm across, this L is particularly generous: that's the Spanish cut of the 1990s.
9/10
Shirt condition
Excellent condition
Thirty years old and holding up beautifully. No holes, no stains, no snags. The Teka sponsor is solid and supple, with no cracking (close-up in photo 3). The embroidered crest is flawless, crown and gold edging intact (photo 4). The one point to flag in full transparency: the ribbed collar has yellowed slightly over time and now reads ivory, as white 1990s collars often do (visible in photos 1 and 5). It isn't a stain, it's an even patina — but it's there, and I'd rather tell you.
| Size | L |
| Manufacturer | Kelme |
| Season | 1994-1995 (Real's 26th league title) |
| Version | White home, polo collar with purple trim |
| Sponsor | Teka |
| Patch | LFP (Liga de Fútbol Profesional) on the sleeve |
| Printing | None — blank back (photo 2) |
| Detail | Jacquard fabric with « Real Madrid », the crest and the Kelme logo woven as a watermark |
Unsure about the size? 1990s Spanish shirts run large: check my vintage football shirt size guide.
100% AUTHENTIC
✦ Authenticity guaranteed for life
Item checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If an item bought from me is ever identified as a unofficial piece, I refund it in full. Guarantee with no expiry date.
- Period Kelme neck label carrying the Real Madrid crest, the Kelme paw print and the wording « OFFICIAL SUPPLIER » (photo 5): the club's official licence, in the exact format of the Kelme era
- Very dense jacquard fabric: the handwritten « Real Madrid » signature, the club crest and the word « KELME » are woven as a watermark across the whole knit, visible in raking light (photos 1, 2 and 3). No unofficial piece goes that far
- Inner neck tape woven « REAL MADRID » in blue across the full width (photo 2)
- Densely embroidered crest with the royal crown in gold and red, the purple MCF monogram and gold circles (photo 4); period LFP patch on the sleeve
- Full method: authentication guide
🛠️ Workshop note — Look at the shoulders: those navy paw prints aren't a graphic flourish, they're the logo of Kelme, the Spanish brand from Elche. On a white Real shirt that motif dates the piece like a signature — it only existed during the Kelme years, and the club never went back to it.
📖 1994-1995: Real take the league back — and take revenge
This white shirt belongs to a season of reconquest. After years of dominance by Cruyff's Barcelona, Jorge Valdano's Real Madrid won back the Spanish title in 1995. A team blending established leaders, a marquee signing poached from the Catalan enemy, and a 17-year-old nobody yet suspected would become what he became.
📅 7 January 1995, Bernabéu — Real Madrid 5-0 FC Barcelona. Almost exactly a year after the 5-0 taken at the Camp Nou, Real returned the favour with an Iván Zamorano hat-trick. One of the decade's defining Clasicos — played in this shirt.
📅 1994-1995 — Zamorano wins the Pichichi. The Chilean finished as La Liga's top scorer with 28 goals and carried Real to their 26th Spanish title.
📅 29 October 1994 — Raúl's debut. At 17, Raúl González made his La Liga debut in this shirt. He would become club captain, a Real legend and one of the greatest goalscorers in its history. That season, he was only just discovering the Bernabéu.
👑 Kelme and Teka — the Spanish brand from Elche kitted out Real Madrid in the mid-1990s, with this signature jacquard and those paw prints on the shoulders. Paired with the Teka sponsor in purple lettering, it's a combination that exists across only a handful of seasons — and identifies the era at a glance.
❓ Frequently asked questions about this shirt
Is the shirt 100% authentic?
Yes. Period Kelme « Real Madrid / Official Supplier » label photographed (photo 5), jacquard fabric with the « Real Madrid » signature and crest woven as a watermark, « REAL MADRID » neck tape, densely embroidered crest and period LFP patch. Real photos of the exact item sold, lifetime authenticity guarantee.
Is the yellowed collar a problem?
It's the only flaw on the piece, and it's honestly mild: the ribbed collar has taken on an even ivory tone over the years (photos 1 and 5). It isn't a localised stain, there are no rings or sweat marks. On a white shirt from 1994 that patina is very common — it's what explains the 9/10.
What are the paw prints on the shoulders?
That's the logo of Kelme, the Spanish manufacturer based in Elche that kitted out Real Madrid in the mid-1990s. The paw print is its signature; you'll find it again on the neck label (photo 5). It's one of the most reliable ways to date the shirt.
How does this 1990s L fit?
The flat measurements are listed above: 61 cm pit to pit and 77 cm in length. This is a very generous L, close to a modern XL worn normally, or an L worn very loose. Measure a shirt you already own and compare.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Dispatched within 48 working hours with tracked Colissimo delivery (€5.99 in mainland France, free from €99.99). International rates and delivery times are detailed in my shipping FAQ. 14-day returns if unworn.