Liverpool 1981 European Cup Final Jersey
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The Liverpool 1981 European Cup Final Retro Football Shirt celebrates the Reds’ third European triumph and one of the defining nights of Bob Paisley’s remarkable era. Liverpool faced Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes in Paris on 27 May 1981, with Alan Kennedy scoring the only goal of the match in the 82nd minute to secure a famous 1–0 victory and bring the European Cup back to Anfield for the third time.
The Paris side featured many of the defining names of Liverpool’s golden era, including Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness, Terry McDermott, Alan Hansen and captain Phil Thompson. McDermott finished the 1980–81 campaign as the club’s leading scorer in all competitions, while Thompson lifted the European Cup following the victory over Real Madrid. The decisive moment, however, belonged to left-back Alan Kennedy, whose late goal made No. 3 forever associated with the 1981 final.
The shirt is instantly recognisable for its beautifully simple red body, contrasted by a broad white V-neck and matching white sleeve cuffs. Special gold-yellow European Cup Final embroidery on the chest features the Liverbird alongside “EUROPEAN CUP FINAL” and “PARIS 1981” detailing, distinguishing this version from Liverpool’s regular home shirt. With no commercial chest sponsor interrupting the classic red design, the shirt remains closely associated with the night Liverpool defeated Real Madrid to become European champions for the third time.
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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.
IN BETWEEN SIZES?
That's easier said than done. Because what do you do if you are in between two sizes?
Well, that's up to you. Do you like a tight fit? Go for the smaller size. Loving a loose fit? Go for the larger size.
TOP FIT
If your body measurements for chest and waist result in two different suggested sizes, order the size from your chest measurement.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
- DO NOT use fabric softener
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not dry clean
- Touch up with cool iron
- Machine wash warm
- Wash and iron inside out
- Remove immediately
- LINE DRY
Rec. Player Printing Options
| Printing | Position | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (Alan Kennedy) | Left-Back | Best Printing Choice. Scored the only goal of the 1981 European Cup Final, giving Liverpool a 1–0 victory over Real Madrid and their third European Cup. |
| 7 (Kenny Dalglish) | Forward | Liverpool legend and one of the most recognisable players of the era. Started the Paris final and offers exceptional long-term collector appeal. |
| 4 (Phil Thompson) | Centre-Back | Liverpool captain in Paris and the player who lifted the club’s third European Cup after the victory over Real Madrid. |
| 11 (Graeme Souness) | Midfielder | A commanding figure in Liverpool’s midfield and one of the defining players of the club’s European dominance during this era. |
| 10 (Terry McDermott) | Midfielder | Liverpool’s leading scorer across all competitions in 1980–81 with 22 goals and a starter in the European Cup Final. |
| 6 (Alan Hansen) | Centre-Back | A key member of Liverpool’s defence and one of the club’s greatest defenders, starting alongside captain Phil Thompson in Paris. |
Best Printing Choice: 3 (Alan Kennedy)
Second Choice: 7 (Kenny Dalglish)
Important: These are match-specific numbers from the 1981 European Cup Final, not permanent season-long squad numbers.
We recommend No. 3 (Alan Kennedy) as the definitive printing choice for the Liverpool 1981 European Cup Final Retro Football Shirt. Kennedy produced the decisive moment in Paris, scoring the only goal of the final in the 82nd minute to secure a 1–0 victory over Real Madrid and Liverpool’s third European Cup. Few number-and-shirt combinations have a more direct connection to a single historic Liverpool match, making No. 3 the standout choice for this particular final shirt.
Our second recommendation is No. 7 (Kenny Dalglish). One of the greatest players in Liverpool history, Dalglish started the European Cup Final in Paris and remains one of the most recognisable figures of the club’s era of domestic and European dominance. For collectors prioritising iconic player status alongside the history of the shirt, No. 7 is an outstanding alternative.
