Boca Juniors 1998/00 Away Shirt

Away shirt worn by Boca Juniors during the 1998–2000 seasons.

The shirt features a deep navy base with a large white horizontal panel across the middle of the chest, creating a bold alternative take on Boca Juniors’ famous banded design. A navy collar trimmed with yellow and white stripes, along with a matching neckline, adds sharp contrast and detail to the upper section. Yellow, white, and navy cuffs complete the sleeves, tying the colours together in a balanced and distinctive finish. The overall design keeps Boca’s unmistakable identity while offering a sleek and memorable late-1990s away look.

The 1998–2000 period is regarded as one of the greatest eras in Boca Juniors history, marking the beginning of the legendary Carlos Bianchi era. Boca ended a long domestic title drought by winning the Apertura 1998 unbeaten, then followed it with the Clausura 1999 as the club re-established itself as Argentina’s dominant force. During this spell, Boca also set an extraordinary record of 40 league matches unbeaten, reflecting the consistency and mentality of Bianchi’s side.

The club returned to continental glory in 2000 by winning the Copa Libertadores for the first time in 22 years, defeating Palmeiras on penalties in the final. Later that year, Boca reached the summit of world football by defeating Real Madrid 2–1 in the Intercontinental Cup in Tokyo, with Martín Palermo scoring twice inside the opening minutes. Boca also secured the Apertura 2000 title, completing a remarkable run of major honours. With stars such as Palermo, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Juan Román Riquelme, Óscar Córdoba, Walter Samuel, and Hugo Ibarra, this shirt became part of one of the most iconic squads in the club’s history.

This away shirt is remembered as a stylish variation from Boca Juniors’ golden Bianchi era, combining an eye-catching design with a period of domestic dominance, continental glory, and world championship success.