The black is deep with no fading, and the grey wave pattern is sharp across the whole shirt. The three neon yellow shoulder stripes and the V-neck are intact. The only point noted: very light, almost invisible wear on the Emirates sponsor (photo 6). The printing is complete and lies flat.
Size
S — regular fit
Manufacturer
Adidas AEROREADY — supporter version
Season
2022-2023 — the season as Champions League holders
Version
Black third shirt with grey wave pattern, neon yellow stripes and collar
Sponsor
Emirates Fly Better (chest)
Printing
VINI JR. No.20, neon yellow, small club crest inside the numbers
Patches
14 Champions League titles badge and UEFA Foundation (right sleeve)
Production date
May 2022 (05/22 on the label)
Auth. code
HI1656 (on the label, independently verifiable)
Not sure about the size? This S measures 47 x 73 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.
Flat measurements
Width (pit to pit)
47 cm
Length (shoulder to hem)
73 cm
A narrow but long Adidas S. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.
Key facts about this piece
The Emirates sponsor shows slight surface micro-wear, only visible up close (photo 6): the yellow is still bright and the letters are complete, with no peeling. Nothing else to report, hence the 9.5/10 rating.
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Inner Adidas label (photo 4): code HI1656, production date 05/22 and reference 210001
Embroidered Real Madrid crest, tone-on-tone neon yellow, with a well-defined crown and monogram (photo 3)
Neon yellow Adidas logo with clean edges (photo 3)
Cut and finish: jacquard knit with the wave pattern woven into the fabric, V-neck with yellow piping, yellow inner collar, AEROREADY tab at the hem
Workshop note — The 05/22 date falls a few months before the release of the 2022-2023 third shirt in autumn 2022: the timeline is consistent. I also look at the grey pattern, which is part of the knit and runs across the seams without a break, rather than being printed on the surface.
Vini Jr., the European champions' number 20
Signed from Flamengo in 2018, Vinícius Júnior started the 2022-2023 season with a new status: the man who scored in the Champions League final.
28 May 2022, Saint-Denis: Vini scored the only goal of the final against Liverpool (1-0). Real Madrid won their 14th Champions League, hence the badge worn on the sleeve the following season.
In 2022-2023 Real added the UEFA Super Cup, the Club World Cup and the Copa del Rey. In February 2023, Vini scored twice in the Club World Cup final against Al-Hilal (5-3).
It was his last season wearing 20: in summer 2023 he took the number 7.
Can you see the sponsor wear when wearing the shirt?
No. You have to look at the sponsor very closely, as in photo 6, to notice it. At a normal distance the shirt looks spotless.
What does the badge with the number 14 mean?
It is the Champions League title holders' badge, showing how many times the club has won the competition. Real had 14 after the 2022 final.
How can I check the shirt is authentic?
Look at the inner label: code HI1656 and date 05/22. You can check the reference yourself. Then look at the embroidered crest and the wave pattern woven into the knit.
How does this S fit?
Narrow and long: 47 cm pit to pit and 73 cm long. Perfect if you wear S; if you are between S and M, compare with one of your own shirts.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Dispatched within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, free from €99.99. You have 14 days to send the shirt back if it is not right for you. All the details are in my shipping FAQ.
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