Aesthetic: Real Valladolid

Our feature with aesthetic football to discuss kits and delve into some stories. Today, it's Real Valladolid's turn.

Known to the world as Ronaldo's club, Real Valladolid boasts a history that stretches far beyond the glitz of the 2010s. We're talking the roaring '20s, where this team first tasted success, clawing its way to the top flight in the '40s. The yo-yo club tag stuck like glue in the '70s, a wild ride between the first division and the segunda.

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Fast forward to the '80s, and Real Valladolid clinches their first piece of shiny silverware, the now-extinct Copa de la Liga. A trophy replaced by the Supercopa de España, which is the real deal these days. The Copa de la Liga only happened four times after its 1982 kickoff, making that victory all the more legendary for the Pucela faithful.

Let's talk threads. The kit is a masterpiece, thanks to the Italian sportswear maestros at Kappa. Giving a nod to the epic '84 season, this design channels the vibes of the original Adidas creation, complete with the golden Kappa logo streaking down the sleeves for the grand 40th-anniversary salute.

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In the realm of Kappa's trademark simplicity, the kit rocks the classic purple and white, plus that golden logo – a mesmerizing tricolor combo that hits all the right notes. The away version, darker but just as iconic, adds a layer of swagger.

Crucially, no sponsors grace this release – it's a "lifestyle kit," meant for off-the-field flexing, a throwback to the sponsorless glory of yesteryears. A nod to the roots, adding an extra layer of authenticity.

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Kappa nails it again, turning out a pair of Real Valladolid Lifestyle Kits that are pure gold for any football shirt collector worth their salt.