The Real Madrid 1939–40 Home Long Sleeve Retro Football Jersey recalls an important transitional chapter in the history of the Spanish capital club. Following the Spanish Civil War, domestic league football resumed for the 1939–40 campaign, marking the beginning of a period of rebuilding for Madrid and Spanish football more broadly. The club returned to competitive action at the historic Estadio Chamartín, continuing a football tradition that would eventually develop into one of the most celebrated histories in European sport.
The club's early football heritage was shaped by notable figures including Jacinto Quincoces, Simón Lecue and Juan Antonio Ipiña, who represented different stages of Madrid's development during the 1930s and 1940s. Quincoces was renowned for his defensive ability and leadership, while Lecue contributed attacking experience and technical quality. Ipiña would become an influential figure in the club's post-war generation. Together, these names evoke an era when Madrid was establishing the foundations of its modern football identity.
The jersey features a clean all-white body with a traditional fold-over collar and distinctive lace-up neckline, reflecting the understated elegance of early Spanish football shirts. White drawstrings extend through the front opening, creating an authentic vintage silhouette, while full-length sleeves and simple folded cuffs complete the classic appearance. A full-colour crowned club crest sits on the left chest, providing the shirt's principal decorative detail. With its minimalist design, traditional construction and connection to Madrid's early football heritage, this remastered home jersey offers a timeless tribute to the club's formative decades.
Real Madrid 1939–40 Home L/S 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
Information
Details
Season / Year
1939–40
Club
Real Madrid CF (then Madrid FC)
Country
Spain
City
Madrid
Competition(s)
La Liga, Copa del Generalísimo
La Liga Result
4th place
League Record
22 matches, 11 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses
League Points
27 (two-point system)
Historical Context
First Spanish league season following the Civil War
Manager
Francisco Bru
Home Stadium
Estadio Chamartín
Key Players
Jacinto Quincoces, Simón Lecue, José María Zarramendi, Juan Antonio Ipiña, Sabino Barinaga
Kit Type
Home – Long Sleeve
Primary Colour
White
Collar
Traditional white fold-over collar
Neckline
Lace-up opening with white drawstrings
Sleeve Details
Full-length white sleeves with folded cuffs
Club Crest
Crowned, full-colour Real Madrid crest on the chest
Design
Plain white body with a traditional lace-up neckline
Historical Significance
Represents Real Madrid's return to Spanish league football following the Civil War
The 1939–40 season marked the resumption of Spanish league football following the Civil War. Madrid's club entered a period of rebuilding as football returned to the country, with matches played at the historic Estadio Chamartín. The season represents an important early chapter in the club's development, decades before its emergence as a dominant force in European football.

































