Revealed: Why Barcelona will wear new kit for first time during third La Liga game

Barcelona have finally been granted approval to wear their new 2025/26 Blaugrana home kit in La Liga, ending a bizarre start to the season that saw them stuck in last season’s shirts.

According to Sport, La Liga’s Ki Selector system initially rejected all three of Barca’s new kits, forcing the Catalans to play their opening matches against Mallorca and Levante in last season’s green away strip.

Even the orange third kit failed the league’s colour-matching protocol, leaving Nike, the club’s global kit supplier, and supporters frustrated.

The delay carried more weight than just aesthetics. For Nike, the lack of an official league debut robbed them of valuable marketing momentum at the start of the season, while for fans it was an emotional letdown after months of hype surrounding the club’s new look.

The new home kit features blurred, dynamic stripes, a design intended to symbolize a fresh chapter in Barcelona’s journey.

Now, with Rayo Vallecano’s white-and-red strip offering no chromatic conflict, the Blaugrana can finally showcase their traditional colours on the league stage.

This unusual situation stems from La Liga’s strict uniform protocol, where the final decision on matchday attire rests with the league’s match director, rather than the clubs themselves. With clearance finally secured, Barcelona will hope their brand identity is now back in sync with their football ambitions.