{"product_id":"2017-18-atletico-madrid-home-shirt-s-nike","title":"2017\/18 Atlético Madrid Home Shirt (S) Nike","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity checked ✓\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 9\/10\u003cbr\u003eSeason: 2017-18\u003cbr\u003eHome Shirt\u003cbr\u003ePlayer: Clean Shirt\u003cbr\u003eSize: S\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements 72x53cm\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Nike\u003cbr\u003eProduct code: 847291-612\u003cbr\u003eItem number LS575\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These jerseys are authentic. Due to their age, some jerseys may show minor imperfections such as light staining, faded sponsor logos, or loose threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. Some sponsor logo cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017\/18 season was one of Atlético Madrid's most successful European campaigns under Diego Simeone\u003c\/strong\u003e. They finished second in La Liga and, after dropping into the Europa League from the Champions League, went on to win the competition for the \u003cstrong\u003ethird time in club history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEuropa League — the defining achievement\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtlético started the season in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, but finished third in their group behind Roma and Chelsea. That sent them into the Europa League knockout stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey then went on an impressive run:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound of 32:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copenhagen — won 5–1 on aggregate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound of 16:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lokomotiv Moscow — won 8–1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarter-final:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sporting CP — won 2–1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-final:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arsenal — won 2–1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marseille — \u003cstrong\u003ewon 3–0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final was played in \u003cstrong\u003eLyon on 16 May 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMarseille 0–3 Atlético Madrid\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis became the defining match of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoine Griezmann\u003c\/strong\u003e scored twice, followed by \u003cstrong\u003eGabi\u003c\/strong\u003e late in the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGriezmann's first came after a Gabi assist, while his second was a superb chipped finish early in the second half. Gabi then completed the victory in the 89th minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtlético finished their Europa League campaign with \u003cstrong\u003e20 goals scored and only four conceded in nine matches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was Atlético's \u003cstrong\u003ethird Europa League title\u003c\/strong\u003e, following victories in 2010 and 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Players\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAntoine Griezmann\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe star of the season\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGriezmann was the team's most important attacking player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Europa League alone he scored \u003cstrong\u003e6 goals and provided 4 assists\u003c\/strong\u003e, including his two goals in the final. He was subsequently named \u003cstrong\u003eEuropa League Player of the Season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis performance in Lyon was particularly important: he was named \u003cstrong\u003eMan of the Match\u003c\/strong\u003e after scoring both of Atlético's first two goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was at the centre of Atlético's attack, combining intelligent movement, technical ability and finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDiego Godín\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDefensive leader\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGodín was the heart of Simeone's defence and one of the defining Atlético players of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was one of the three nominees for \u003cstrong\u003eEuropa League Player of the Season\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside Griezmann and Marseille's Dimitri Payet. Atlético conceded only \u003cstrong\u003efour goals throughout their nine Europa League matches\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Godín played every minute of eight of those games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eJosé María Giménez\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the foundations of the team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eJan Oblak\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eElite goalkeeper\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOblak had developed into one of Europe's best goalkeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis importance was especially obvious during the Europa League knockout rounds. In the semi-final first leg against Arsenal, Atlético were reduced to ten men for most of the match but managed a 1–1 draw, with Oblak making crucial saves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a team built around defensive solidity, having Oblak behind Godín and Giménez was an enormous advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKoke\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoke was the technical brain of Simeone's midfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe provided passing, creativity and tactical intelligence while also doing the defensive work expected in Simeone's system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was particularly important in the Europa League final, providing the assist for Griezmann's second goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSaúl Ñíguez\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaúl had become one of Atlético's most complete midfielders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe could play centrally, move forward to support the attack and contribute defensively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe scored \u003cstrong\u003ethree goals in the Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e and was one of the most important members of Simeone's midfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThomas Partey\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePartey was increasingly establishing himself as a major first-team player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis physicality, ball carrying and versatility made him particularly useful in Simeone's midfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made \u003cstrong\u003e40 appearances across all competitions\u003c\/strong\u003e during the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGabi\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCaptain\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabi\u003c\/strong\u003e was the embodiment of Simeone's Atlético.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe wasn't necessarily the most technically gifted player in the squad, but his leadership, tactical discipline and work rate made him enormously important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd he had the perfect ending to the European campaign: \u003cstrong\u003ehe scored Atlético's third goal in the Europa League final\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDiego Costa\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eJanuary return\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest stories of the season was the return of \u003cstrong\u003eDiego Costa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Atlético were under a transfer registration ban, Costa could not play for them until January 2018. Once he returned, he immediately provided the physical presence and aggression that had made him so dangerous during his first spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe scored the goal that sent Atlético into the Europa League final against Arsenal in the semi-final second leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis return alongside Griezmann gave Atlético a formidable strike partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFernando Torres\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe legendary Atlético academy graduate was still at the club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorres played a reduced role but remained an important figure and scored his \u003cstrong\u003e127th official goal for Atlético\u003c\/strong\u003e against Levante in April 2018, moving into fifth place among the club's all-time scorers at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was also his final season with Atlético.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFilipe Luís\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the best left-backs of the Simeone era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilipe Luís provided defensive reliability but was also capable of getting forward and contributing to attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis partnership with Koke and Griezmann on the left was an important component of Atlético's attacking play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eJuanfran\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe veteran right-back was another key member of the Simeone dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuanfran's experience, defensive discipline and ability to deliver crosses made him a natural fit for the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe official shirt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2017\/18 Nike Home Shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"mv-official-shirt\" style=\"margin:16px 0 0;max-width:300px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/mv-off-ls575.jpg\" alt=\"Official 2017\/18 Nike Home shirt\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:300px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63491294757194,"sku":"LS575","price":139.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/nb-ls575-1-front.jpg?v=1789074941","url":"https:\/\/matchdayvault.net\/products\/2017-18-atletico-madrid-home-shirt-s-nike","provider":"Matchday Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}