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In the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona captains always take the pitch wearing two captain's armbands at the same time, one issued by UEFA and another representing the club.

This tradition dates back to around 2012, when UEFA introduced official captain's armbands across its club competitions. Under Article 42, Paragraph 42.01 (h) of the UEFA Kit and Equipment Regulations, armbands are prohibited from displaying decorative elements other than the word "Captain" or an abbreviation thereof.

Because Barcelona's iconic armband prominently features the four red stripes of the Catalan flag (Senyera), club captains wear a standardized UEFA armband alongside it to ensure full regulatory compliance.

For over a decade, from Carles Puyol, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Lionel Messi to Raphinha has maintained this tradition in the Champions League. Look closely, they almost always wear the Senyera armband on the outside.

Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for the collages.

Following the announcement of the latest artist to collaborate with Barcelona and Spotify for this season's first El Clásico - Tyler, The Creator, we can now provide a full look over all artists to have featured in this unique campaign so far.

Huge thanks to our partner @whatthekit_x for compiling and creating this graphic.

FC Barcelona are set to sport their 26-27 third kit when they travel to face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, according to reliable club insider memorabilia1899.

The decision comes down to visual contrast under UEFA kit regulations. Both Barcelona's traditional Blaugrana home kit and their darker away option clash with PSG's classic dark navy home shirt. Turning to the alternate strip ensures clear distinction for players, referees, and television viewers alike.

Barcelona's 26-27 Nike third kit features a fresh green and teal color scheme, providing the ideal light contrast against the French champions. While the club has not released an official match-day announcement yet, the fixture will give the retro-styled third strip another prominent European outing under the floodlights in Paris.

Nike uploaded a sponsor-free version of the Barcelona 2026-2027 away kit. Interestingly, the lighting and the missing gold sponsors make it look like a different kit.

The sponsorless version of the Barcelona 26-27 away kit is not available to buy as of now.

Indiana Pacers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. brought European football flair to the NBA tunnel ahead of a preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, stepping out in Nike's retro-inspired FC Barcelona 26-27 third collection. Renowned as one of basketball's most fashion-forward figures, the 30-year-old was pictured wearing the black and turquoise Nike Barça Repel i96 track jacket, a design that revives the brand's iconic 1996 horizontal chest-band template, paired with matching club shorts, sunglasses, and a patterned cap.

Nike uploaded a sponsor-free version of the Barcelona 2026-2027 away kit. Interestingly, the lighting and the missing gold sponsors make it look like a different kit.

The sponsorless version of the Barcelona 26-27 away kit is not available to buy as of now.

FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has made a subtle modification to his jersey printing, dropping the initial from his name to wear simply "DE JONG" above his trademark number 21. Since arriving at the Catalan club in the summer of 2019, the Dutch playmaker had consistently featured "F. DE JONG" across his back.

The change brings an end to a long-running kit compromise dating back to his transfer from Ajax. Ahead of his debut campaign in Catalonia, personal and club sponsor Nike had reportedly pushed for the midfielder to wear just "FRENKIE" on the back of his shirt for merchandising reasons. De Jong was reluctant to feature his first name and insisted on representing his surname, ultimately reaching an agreement with the brand and club to display "F. DE JONG".

Now deep into his Barcelona career, the 29-year-old has officially reverted to the format he originally wore during his breakthrough years in Amsterdam, where his Ajax kits read only "DE JONG". The streamlined look marks a clean and understated update to one of Barça's most recognizable squad numbers.

Thanks to @whatthekit_x for spotting and create comparison graphic.

FC Barcelona Femení gave the on-pitch debut to the special FC Barcelona x Spotify x Tyler, The Creator GOLF WANG shirt during their Liga F clash against Granada on Saturday. The jersey replaces the standard Spotify sponsor branding across the chest with the bold gold typographic "GOLF" logo of Tyler's streetwear label, applied onto the club's 26-27 home shirt.

The women's team appearance served as the curtain-raiser for the collaboration just one day ahead of the men's side wearing the look in El Clásico against Real Madrid. The takeover forms part of Spotify's recurring artist partnership for marquee fixtures, though this project granted Tyler expanded creative direction across both the match kits and a full retro-inspired lifestyle capsule.

In the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona captains always take the pitch wearing two captain's armbands at the same time, one issued by UEFA and another representing the club.

This tradition dates back to around 2012, when UEFA introduced official captain's armbands across its club competitions. Under Article 42, Paragraph 42.01 (h) of the UEFA Kit and Equipment Regulations, armbands are prohibited from displaying decorative elements other than the word "Captain" or an abbreviation thereof.

Because Barcelona's iconic armband prominently features the four red stripes of the Catalan flag (Senyera), club captains wear a standardized UEFA armband alongside it to ensure full regulatory compliance.

For over a decade, from Carles Puyol, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Lionel Messi to Raphinha has maintained this tradition in the Champions League. Look closely, they almost always wear the Senyera armband on the outside.

Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for the collages.