13 Player's Boots to Watch Out In UEFA Champions League This Week
Feb 23, 2021, by Chris
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 continues today and tomorrow with the second part of the Round of 16 matches. We take a look at which player's boots you should pay attention, in cooperation with Football Boots DB.
2020-21 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Boots - Second Week - Boot Watch
With both Adidas and Nike fully having released their new boots in time for the Champions League knock-out stage, we will see most players in the latest colorways of the current silos. However, there are some players who will wear old or special cleats.
In fact, many athletes signed new endorsement deals in the past months, with Nike having lost various athletes. The Swoosh still supplies 53% of all Champions League players.
Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea
Antonio Rüdiger - Modified Nike Tiempo Legend III
Antonio Rüdiger could wear a custom pair of the Nike Tiempo Legend 3 football boots from 2009. The boots have been modified by @bwbootsuk for Antonio Rüdiger to fit his needs.
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César Azpilicueta - Adidas Copa Mundial 20 Eternal Class
Certainly the classiest boot on stage this week, César Azpilicueta is wearing the modern Adidas Copa Mundial 20 Eternal Class remake.
Olivier Giroud - Puma Ultra 1.2 Lazertouch
Giroud trained in the unreleased Puma Ultra 1.2 Lazertouch last week. Completely blackout, there were mistaken for the next-gen Puma Ultra 1.3 by some.
Lazio vs Bayern Munich
Leon Goretzka - Custom Blacked-Out Nike Mercurial Superfly VII
Leon Goretzka has blacked-out his Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 boots just last week. He seems to be the latest player to have left Nike.
Robert Lewandowski - Nike Phantom Venom
Lewandowski has been using the Nike Phantom Venom boots since several months, despite being spotted with Puma boots and, most lately, the latest Nike Mercurial Vapor 14.
Real Madrid vs Atalanta
Raphaël Varane - Puma Ultra 1.2
Raphaël Varane will make his first Champions League match since singing a deal with Puma.
Toni Kroos - Adidas 11pro
Kroos will be lacing up in the same boots as in all previous 200+ matches - the Adidas 11pro.
Josip Ilicic - Custom Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite
Josip Iličić is wearing blue Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 boots with his name on the outstep. He was also spotted with a custom sky blue Vapor 13 boot in recent matches.
José Luis Palomino - Nike Mercurial Vapor XII Elite
Atalanta BC striker José Luis Palomino has been different colorways of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 boots in the past few weeks.
Gladbach vs Manchester City
Florian Neuhaus - Adidas Predator Absolute 20
Neuhaus gave us the world's first look at the back then unreleased Adidas Predator Absolute 20, and he could also wear them against Man City this week. However, he laced up in the Adidas Predator Freak.1 Low in the last match.
Marcus Thuram - Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite Future DNA
Gladbach's French striker is wearing the Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite Future DNA soccer cleats.
Raheem Sterling - Nike Phantom VNM
Sterling has been rumored to sign a record boot deal several times in the past few months. However, he is still lacing up in custom blacked-out Nike Phantom Venom cleats,
Phil Foden - Nike Phantom VNM
Phil Foden has been without a boot contract since several months. He is lacing up in the discontinued Nike Phantom Venom football boots.
Which of these boot choices is your favorite? Have we forgotten any interesting players and their interesting boots? Let us know in the comments below, and check out Football Boots DB for all UCL boot statistics.
Macron Showcases Rimini Calcio Hooped Shirt in 'Unveilievable' Campaign
Italian sportswear brand Macron has spotlighted an eye-catching Rimini Calcio 1912 shirt as part of its ongoing 26-27 "Unveilievable" campaign. Celebrating the club's identity under the label's "Fashion in Sport" banner, the design offers a sharp, vintage-inspired hooped aesthetic that complements the team's traditional red and white quartered look.
The shirt is defined by bold red and white horizontal hoops, each red band carrying subtle fine lines running horizontally across the fabric. A ribbed V-neck collar and matching cuffs feature coordinated red and white striped trims, while a raised, metallic-effect heritage crest sits prominently on the chest. The historic emblem incorporates the Arch of Augustus, the city's red cross shield, and an old-school leather football. Sleeve graphics round out the local touch, featuring the pirate motif of Rimini landmark Bounty on the right sleeve alongside La Mi Ma branding on the left.
Rolled out as part of Macron's broader 26-27 portfolio campaign, the release demonstrates the Italian brand's emphasis on bespoke design across every tier of its club roster. While Rimini continue their campaign on the pitch in their signature checkered shirts, this hooped edition offers a stylish tribute to more than a century of club heritage.
Wydad AC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 season, created in collaboration with Italian sportswear brand Kappa. Launched under the banner "THIS IS WYDAD," the shirt highlights the club's deep-rooted identity with a classic, retro-inspired aesthetic.
The Kappa Wydad 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red and accented with crisp white detailing. Its focal points include a striking red-and-white striped V-neck collar and matching trim along the cuffs. A subtle, tonal geometric pattern consisting of dynamic diagonal stripes runs across the torso, while white Kappa Omini logos sit across the chest and shoulders alongside the iconic circular Wydad AC crest.
The new Wydad 26-27 home shirt is already available for supporters to purchase through the club's official retail channels.
Albacete Balompié 26-27 Third Kit Released & Debuted
Spanish club Albacete Balompié has officially unveiled and debuted its new adidas third kit for the 26-27 season. The new strip received an immediate on-pitch premiere during the team's La Liga Hypermotion clash away to Girona at Montilivi, completing the club's 26-27 wardrobe following the release of their white home and away shirts earlier in the summer.
Created through the adidas Locker Room platform, the Albacete 26-27 third shirt features a black base overlaid with an energetic red geometric gradient pattern across the front. Striking bright orange accents add pop to the crew-neck collar and shoulder Three Stripes. The club crest is executed in a monochrome orange finish on the left chest to match the adidas performance logo and sponsor graphics.
Matching black shorts and socks, both trimmed with bright orange detailing, complete the full Albacete Balompié 26-27 third strip. What do you think of Albacete's new third kit?
CD Guadalajara 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish side CD Guadalajara has unveiled its new away kit for the 26-27 season. Produced once again by Kappa, the new release offers a sharp, colorful alternative that directly complements the club's primary identity.
The Kappa CD Guadalajara 26-27 away shirt is predominantly bright yellow, paired with bold purple accents honoring the club's signature morado shade. Purple covers the rounded crew collar, sleeve trim, and sponsor branding, including the Hercesa chest sponsor. Kappa's iconic Omini logos run in purple along the shoulders and right chest, while matching yellow shorts with purple hems and side logo tracks complete the full kit.
This away strip follows the launch of Guadalajara's 26-27 home shirt earlier in September, which brought a classic all-purple foundation detailed with crisp white piping and logos.
Wydad 26-27 Home Kit Released
Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club and Kappa have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 season. Built around the club's traditional red base, the shirt features subtle tonal geometric striping across the front panel for a clean and textured appearance. A retro-inspired red and white striped V-neck collar anchors the classic design, complemented by contrasting white Kappa Omini logos on the chest and shoulders alongside a monochrome white club crest.
Albacete Balompié 26-27 Third Kit Released & Debuted
Spanish club Albacete Balompié debuted their new adidas third kit for the 26-27 season during their La Liga 2 fixture against Girona at Montilivi. The Adidas Locker Room shirt features a black base adorned with a red geometric gradient stripe pattern across the front, highlighted by vibrant orange accents on the crew collar, the adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders, and a monochrome orange edition of the club crest. Completed with matching black shorts and socks featuring orange detailing, the kit joins the club's traditional white home and away strips for the ongoing campaign.
Atalanta 26-27 Third Kit Released
Atalanta and New Balance have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Completing the Italian side's set alongside the previously launched home and away strips, the jersey introduces an elegant aesthetic rooted in the architectural heritage of Bergamo.
The New Balance Atalanta 26-27 third shirt is finished in a warm beige base officially dubbed 'Toasted Sesame', accented by black and 'Taffy Blue' trim on the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs. Subtly woven across the body is a geometric jacquard pattern inspired by the famous sundial of Bergamo's Palazzo della Ragione. The chest prominently features Atalanta's retro 1964 crest, which depicts the running goddess alongside traditional black and blue stripes.
The New Balance branding appears in black, while Lete's red logo and SNAIFUN complete the front sponsorship. Inside the collar, a bespoke graphic highlights the Bergamo skyline accompanied by the motto 'LA MAGLIA SUDATA SEMPRE'. Crafted with breathable NB DRYx technology, the new kit is available now via the club's official channels.
