After demolishing Chelsea last night, Bayern Munich go back to basics with sleek 120th anniversary kit which replicates their shirt from first Bundesliga win in 1932
- Bayern Munich celebrates its 120th anniversary on February 27 this year
- Adidas have released a commemorative shirt replicating their first title in 1932
- The shirt will be worn at Bayern’s home clash against Augsburg on March 8
Fresh after the club’s demolition job of Chelsea on Tuesday, Bayern Munich have announced a one-off commemorative shirt to celebrate 120 years of the club’s history.
The white jersey features a burgundy collar and sleeve, with an off-white badge and Adidas logo.
The shirt commemorates the club’s founding on February 27, 1990, and is modelled on the kit for Bayern’s first ever German Championship winning season in 1932.
Bayern Munich have announced a one-off shirt to celebrate their 120th anniversary
It is modelled on the kit for Bayern’s first ever German Championship winning season in 1932
In a statement, Adidas said: ‘To create it, the adidas design team studied the jersey worn during its first ever German Championship winning season in 1932, identifying what made it so iconic, and what could be adapted for the 2020 release.
‘Combining design principles and motifs from the two different eras, the 2020 edition represents the history and future of one of the most iconic clubs in the world.’
The design also features a subtle ‘120 jahre’, which translates to 120 years, on the inside collar.
The shirt will be worn just once by the players, during the club’s home fixture with Augsburg on March 8.
In 1932, Bayern worn their first national title wearing a white kit with burgundy sleeves
In 1932, Bayern worn their first national title in what was the 25th edition of the competition.
Back then, teams had to qualify in regional championships before playing in a knockout tournament.
Bayern’s first triumph saw them beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2–0 in the final, but their progress in the following years was halted by the advent of Nazism.
The 1933 season was the last of its kind before it was replaced by the Nazi-installed Gauligas, 16 regional divisions.
Bayern’s Jewish club president and coach both left the club and many others associated were also purged, and it was branded a ‘Jew’s club’.
The German side did not go on to win another league title until the rebranded Bundesliga in 1969, and they have since gone on to win 27 more.
Fans on social media have on the whole reacted positively to the design and its nods to the club’s roots.
The announcement comes the morning after Bayern produced a stunning performance at Stamford Bridge to see off Chelsea 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League tie.