Real Madrid v FC Barcelona - El Clasico Boot Preview
Oct 24, 2014, by Pat
Tomorrow the biggest match in club football will be played in Madrid between 3rd placed Real Madrid and current leaders FC Barcelona, who are four points ahead.
While both teams are in great form, Madrid might see themselves as favourites after a convincing 3-0 away win against Liverpool in midweek Champions League. Madrid are still missing Gareth Bale from injury in this match, though, while Barcelona can for the first time this season rely on the services of Uruguayan attacker Luis Suárez following his four-month ban.
We bring you this extensive preview of the Real Madrid vs Barcelona Football Boots together with Football Boots DB.
Real Madrid Clasico Boot Lineup
This is Real Madrid's lineup for the Clasico against FC Barcelona.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to debut his brand new black Nike Mercurial Superfly Gala Boots. Nike created a totally new and unexpected way to look at black with a shimmering effect for a classic boot color. Few years ago, players stood out on the pitch wearing colorful boots. With a unique Gala Glimmer Effect for the new black Nike Mercurial Superfly Cleats, Cristiano Ronaldo will stand under the lights of the Santiago Bernabéu.
After two matches with the Adidas F50 Adizero Crazylight Boots, James Rodríguez returned to training wearing the normal Pink Adidas F50 Adizero Cleat paint job. Benzema seems to enjoy his crazy Adidas F50 Adizero Yamamoto Shoes and is expected to lace up in the unique boots against Barcelona, while Toni Kroos still wears the white Adidas Adipure 11pro Cleats. Other Adidas players are Marcelo and Iker Casillas.
Luka Modrić (Nike Mercurial Vapor X), Isco (Nike Hypervenom), Dani Carvajal (Nike Tiempo) and Sergio Ramos lace up in the latest Nike Football Fall 2014 Colorway. Cristiano Ronaldo is the only Real Madrid player wearing a mid-cut boot design, while Pepe will wear Umbro Speciali Cleats.
Barcelona Clasico Boot Lineup
This is the Barcelona Boot Lineup for the Clasico match against Real Madrid.
The Barcelona Boot Lineup is completely dominated by Adidas and Nike, with all eleven players lacing up in one of the two main brands. In our expected lineup five players are wearing Adidas football boots, five players Nike, plus Dani Alves, who's wearing blacked-out boots.
Claudio Bravo, who is yet to concede a goal in eight La Liga matches will wear Adidas Predator Instinct cleats, while Jérémy Mathieu and Jordi Alba, making up the left side of defence are also wearing Adidas boots, Nitrocharge and Adizero, respectively. Interestingly, Alba has been switching different boots a lot lately, following reported blister problems. Lately he was seen wearing a black-blue-orange leather Adidas F50 Adizero colorway.
The most interesting boot choice is Dani Alves' probably, who lately has been switching between all sorts of different black-out boots from both Adidas and Nike. Javier Mascherano is a fully expected starter, be it in midfield or defence, and will again wear the World Cup Magista Opus boots.
Many pundits agree that having control over the midfield will be crucial in tomorrow's match and Sergio Busquets' return from injury is a big relief for Barcelona in that regard. Busquets continues to wear the lower-tier Nike Magista Opus, contrary to boot-face Andrés Iniesta, who's wearing the high-top Obra version and will start on the left side midfield or as an extra midfielder, if Predator Instict man Xavi is brought in. Also wearing the newest Predators, Ivan Rakitić will look to help Dani Alves on the right side in defence, while also trying to get into goalscoring positions himself.
In the front-line we will see Lionel Messi revert to the yellow 'Liga' colorway of his trademark Adidas F50 Adizero boots. Neymar will, and Pedro could, start alongside him in Nike Hypervenoms, while Luis Suárez will wear the blue-pink Adidas F50 Adizero colorway.
OH Leuven 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club Oud-Heverlee Leuven have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Jako, the new shirt introduces a bold dark look for the upcoming domestic campaign.
The Jako OH Leuven 2026-27 away shirt features a black base with deep green vertical stripes and vibrant orange pinstripes running down the body. Dark green detailing appears on the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the Jako logo and club crest are centrally positioned on the chest.
What do you think of the new OH Leuven 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
New Material for UEFA Champions League Patches?
Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.
Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.
However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.
We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
Almere City 26-27 Cup Kit Released
Dutch club Almere City have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 Cup kit. Made by Craft, the special “HANASAKA!” shirt celebrates the club’s connection with Japan through owner Yanmar and the Yanmar Hanasaka International Youth Cup, an U19 tournament organised by Almere City at the Yanmar Stadion.
The Craft Almere City 2026-27 Cup shirt features a black base with subtle tonal cherry blossom branch motifs across the front. Mint green and pastel pink details add contrast, with a mint crew-neck collar and sponsor branding joined by a pink monochrome club crest, Craft logo and sleeve trims.
What do you think of the new Almere City 2026-27 Cup kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Sutton United 26-27 Third Kit Released
English club Sutton United and kit manufacturer VX3 have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign. Themed around the slogan "Where Passion Blooms," the release pays homage to the local area's historic lavender fields and was presented alongside players from the Sutton United Women's squad.
The VX3 Sutton United 26-27 third shirt is predominantly light lavender purple, paired with contrasting dark purple raglan sleeves and a matching polo collar. A monochrome purple club badge sits on the left chest, complemented by dark purple sponsor logos and an embroidered sprig of lavender on the upper back just below the neckline.
The new third kit completes Sutton United's kit set for the 2026-27 season alongside their previously released home and away strips.
Plymouth Argyle 26-27 Third Kit Released
Puma and Plymouth Argyle have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed to make a bold visual impact on the pitch, the new strip brings back a vibrant tangerine look for the Pilgrims.
The Puma Plymouth Argyle 2026-27 third jersey combines a vivid orange base with contrasting black trim across the collar, shoulders, and cuffs. The front proudly features a monochrome black version of Argyle's iconic Mayflower crest, accompanied by black Puma cat branding and sponsor detailing from Lighthouse Charity.
The new third kit is available immediately via Argyle's official online store and in-person retail locations.
Catania FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian club Catania FC and technical sponsor Erreà have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Arriving as part of the brand's "COLORI DEI TERRITORI" collection, the release completes the club's full wardrobe for the new campaign following the earlier debuts of their volcanic-themed third and traditional rossazzurri home strips.
The Erreà Catania 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, accented with dark grey detailing along the thick V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder trims. Across the front and sleeves, the jersey incorporates a subtle tonal graphic pattern inspired by local Catanese heritage and the city's iconic elephant symbol.
The new Catania FC 26-27 away uniform is completed with matching shorts and socks and is available now through the club's official retail channels.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Nike, the secondary strip arrives two weeks after the release of the club's traditional red-and-black home jersey.
The Nike FC Penafiel 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, highlighted by a classic horizontal chest band in red that is bordered by thin black stripes. A black polo-style collar with a front insert adds a refined touch to the design. The Nike Swoosh and FC Penafiel crest are placed inside the red chest hoop, while the ABANCA sponsor logo appears in black across the midriff.
White shorts with black detailing and white socks round off the clean look of the new FC Penafiel 26-27 away uniform, which is already available to purchase through the club's official channels.
