2023-24 Champions League Knockout Stage Kit Battle

Dec 18, 2023

by Chris

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Round of 16 Matchups: Two matchups in the Round of 16 feature teams with the same kit supplier: PSV vs BVB (Puma) and Inter vs Atlético (Nike).
Dominant Brands: Adidas, Nike, and Puma supplied the majority of kits in the group stage and continue to be the dominant brands in the round of 16.
Round of 16 Kit Brands: The round of 16 features 5 Nike teams, 4 Adidas teams, 3 Puma teams, and 4 other teams with kit suppliers including Mizuno, New Balance, EA7, and Macron.

Update: The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matches have been set after the draw earlier today. Two match-ups feature teams with the same kit supplier - PSV vs BVB (Puma) and Inter vs Atlético (Nike).

As we approach the eagerly awaited Round of 16 draw, Footy Headlines delve into the clash of brands in the 2023-2024 Champions League.

2023-24 UEFA Champions League - How It Started - 32 Teams - 9 Brands

At the beginning of the 2023-2024 Champions League group stage, the prominent trio of Adidas (8), Nike (8), and Puma (7) asserted their dominance, collectively dressing 23 out of the 32 clubs (72%). Now, with half of the teams gone, it looks fairly similar.

2023-24 UEFA Champions League - How It Is Going - 16 Teams - 7 Brands

The Champions League round of 16 landscape showcases that no brand have secured significant gains or endured substantial losses. The only exception are Castore, who started with three teams but now find themselves outfitting none.

However, for the smaller brands Mizuno, EA7, Macron, and New Balance, it is surely a success that they have a team in the last of 16.

2023-2024 Champions League Round of 16 Kit Battle - Brands

Nike: 5 teams
Adidas: 4 teams
Puma: 3 teams
Others: 4 teams (Mizuno, New Balance, EA7, Macron)

Do you think any of the small brands to the next round (Real Sociedad are the only in Pot 1)? Which brand will win the Champions League? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.