The Barcelona 2004–05 Away Retro Football Jersey celebrates a landmark season in the club's modern history. Under manager Frank Rijkaard, Barcelona reclaimed the La Liga championship after a six-year wait, finishing first with 84 points and establishing the foundations of a new era of success. Led by the exceptional talent of Ronaldinho, the team combined attacking creativity, technical quality and outstanding individual performances to return to the top of Spanish football.
This version features the iconic RONALDINHO 10 printing, celebrating the Brazilian superstar during one of the most influential periods of his career. Alongside teammates such as Samuel Eto'o, Deco, Xavi Hernández and Carles Puyol, Ronaldinho helped transform Barcelona into one of Europe's most exciting teams. The season also marked the official first-team debut of a young Lionel Messi, adding further historical significance to this memorable campaign.
The jersey features a distinctive royal-blue and navy-blue design, with alternating vertical stripes of varying widths running down the central front and back. Bright red piping follows the curved shoulder seams and both sides of the body, creating a striking contrast against the two-tone blue fabric. The rounded navy neckline, contrasting sleeve panels and embroidered Barcelona crest complete the classic early-2000s appearance. The front retains a clean, sponsor-free design, while the back displays RONALDINHO above a large yellow number 10, with small club crests incorporated into the numerals. This distinctive away shirt captures the style and excitement of Barcelona's championship-winning 2004–05 season.
Barcelona 2004-05 Away Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size
Chest (in)
Length (in)
Rec. Height (ft/in)
Rec. Weight (lb)
S
39
28
65–67
121–132
M
41
28
67–69
132–154
L
43
29
69–71
154–176
XL
44
30
71–75
176–198
XXL
46
31
75–79
198–220
Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
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Season: 2004–05
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Club: FC Barcelona
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Country: Spain
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Manager: Frank Rijkaard
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La Liga: Champions — 84 Points
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League Record: 25 Wins, 9 Draws, 4 Defeats
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Spanish Super Cup: Winners
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Copa del Rey: Round of 16
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UEFA Champions League: Round of 16 — Eliminated by Chelsea
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La Liga Top Scorer: Samuel Eto'o — 24 Goals
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Home Stadium: Camp Nou
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Shirt Version: 2004–05 Away, Ronaldinho #10
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Shirt Colours: Royal Blue, Navy Blue and Red
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Back Printing: RONALDINHO 10 — Yellow
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Historical Significance: Barcelona's first La Liga championship since 1998–99
The 2004–05 season marked the beginning of a new era of success for FC Barcelona, as manager Frank Rijkaard guided the club to its first La Liga championship in six years.
Led by Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho, Barcelona finished first with 84 points, four ahead of Real Madrid. The title represented a major turning point for a club that had endured several seasons without winning the Spanish league.
Ronaldinho was the creative centrepiece of Barcelona's attack, combining exceptional dribbling, vision and technical ability with an entertaining playing style. He scored nine La Liga goals and played an influential role in the team's championship campaign.
The arrival of Samuel Eto'o from Mallorca significantly strengthened Barcelona's attack. Eto'o scored 24 league goals, finishing among the competition's leading scorers and establishing himself as one of Europe's most dangerous strikers.
Barcelona also benefited from the contributions of Deco, who joined from Porto after winning the Champions League, and Xavi Hernández, whose passing and control were increasingly important to the team's midfield. Captain Carles Puyol provided defensive leadership, while a young Lionel Messi made his official first-team debut against Espanyol in October 2004.
In the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona faced Chelsea in a memorable round-of-16 encounter. After winning the first leg 2–1 at Camp Nou, Barcelona lost 4–2 at Stamford Bridge and were eliminated 5–4 on aggregate. Ronaldinho's remarkable goal in the second leg, struck with minimal backlift from outside the penalty area, remains one of the most celebrated moments of his career.
Barcelona secured the league title following a 1–1 draw away to Levante on 14 May 2005, with Eto'o scoring the equaliser. The championship laid the foundations for the club's subsequent success, including the historic Champions League triumph in 2005–06.
This distinctive blue away shirt is particularly associated with Ronaldinho's peak years at Barcelona and the beginning of the club's modern championship era.
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Rec. Player Printing Options
The 2004–05 Barcelona away shirt used player names and permanent squad numbers. The uploaded jersey already features RONALDINHO 10 in bright yellow lettering, making it the definitive choice for this specific version.
Best Printing Choice: RONALDINHO 10
Other Strong Options: ETO'O 9 / DECO 20 / XAVI 6 / PUYOL 5 / MESSI 30
Printing
Recommendation
RONALDINHO 10
The definitive choice for this shirt. Ronaldinho was Barcelona's creative leader during their 2004–05 La Liga title-winning campaign and produced unforgettable performances, including his spectacular goal against Chelsea in the Champions League.
ETO'O 9
An outstanding alternative. Samuel Eto'o scored 24 La Liga goals in his first Barcelona season, playing a decisive role in the club's first league championship in six years.
DECO 20
A distinguished midfield choice. Deco arrived from Porto in 2004 and immediately became central to Barcelona's success through his passing, tactical intelligence and technical quality.
XAVI 6
A classic Barcelona selection. Xavi Hernández was an essential figure in midfield, controlling possession and providing the passing foundation for Rijkaard's championship-winning team.
PUYOL 5
The ideal defensive choice. Captain Carles Puyol led Barcelona with determination and consistency, helping restore the club to the top of Spanish football.
MESSI 30
A particularly significant historical option. Lionel Messi made his official first-team debut in October 2004 and scored his first senior Barcelona goal against Albacete in May 2005 while wearing number 30.
