The 2004-05 Season: Atlético’s Hollywood Connection

The Iconic 2004-2005 Home Shirt
The 2004-2005 Atlético Madrid home shirt represents one of football’s most unique designs, featuring the traditional red and white vertical stripes manufactured by Nike. What makes this shirt particularly special is the revolutionary sponsorship deal with Columbia Pictures, which meant the shirt sponsor would change throughout the season to promote different Hollywood movies.

Season Achievement
Under César Ferrando’s guidance, Atlético achieved:
– 11th place finish in La Liga
– 40 goals scored in the league campaign
– Strong defensive record with only 34 goals conceded
– Mid-table stability

Legendary Squad
The team wearing this innovative shirt included:
– Fernando Torres (#9): Led the attack with 16 league goals
– Salva Ballesta (#19): Contributed 6 league goals
– Antonio López (#3): Reliable defender with 3 goals
– Pablo Ibáñez (#22): Commanding center-back
– Ariel Ibagaza (#18): Creative midfielder

Season Highlights
– Multiple shirt variations due to changing movie promotions
– Strong defensive performances by Perea and Ibáñez
– Fernando Torres establishing himself as Spain’s top young striker
– Solid home performances at Vicente Calderón

Legacy
The 2004-2005 season represents one of football’s most unique shirt sponsorship arrangements. While the team’s performance was modest, the constantly changing movie promotions on the iconic red and white stripes created a collection of shirts that have become highly sought-after by collectors, representing a unique chapter in football shirt history.