🔶 Design & Aesthetic

• The base is a vibrant safety-yellow, inspired by Nike’s homage to Barca’s 1974 away shirt — later also seen in the 1980s Meyba kits

A bold red-and-blaugrana stripe runs vertically down one side, passing beneath the club crest

📅 Historical Context

• Worn during Pep Guardiola’s debut season (2008/09), the squad achieved an unforgettable treble: La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League .

• Key moments in this kit include Iniesta’s 93rd-minute goal against Chelsea and the 6‑2 El Clásico demolition at the Bernabéu

🔖 Collector & Fan Notes

• Many fans rate the 08‑09 away top among Barça’s most memorable kits, calling it “one of Nike’s major successes”

• Available in various forms: authentic, long-sleeve, short-sleeve, fan replicas, and custom-name editions (e.g., Messi, Xavi, Iniesta)

• Reissued versions surfaced years later, leading to debate on authenticity — though some simply note they still look great, even as retro reprints

If you're considering buying or collecting:

• Authenticity matters: Look for Nike’s hologram tag on the lower left (introduced that season) to distinguish fakes .

• Versions:

  • Match‑issue/Authentic: higher quality, pricier.

  • Replica/Retro: more affordable, widely available (many in long‑sleeve).

• Sizing tip: replica kits often run small — sizing up is common .