Why is Barcelona Playing in Garnet Shorts Again after 457 Days?
Amidst the Champions League duel with PSG, FC Barcelona faces a crucial La Liga match against Cádiz. The Blaugrana aim to conquer Nuevo Mirandilla, building on their recent strong performances, notably against PSG, to elevate their form in the decisive stretch of the 2023/24 season. Xavi Hernandez’s players will debut a new addition to their attire: they will don garnet shorts against Cádiz to differentiate from the home team’s blue kit. Consequently, Barcelona will sport this attire again after 457 days, last seen in the semifinals of the 2023 Spanish Super Cup against Betis (January 12). Throughout its history, FC Barcelona has occasionally adorned garnet shorts. The first instance was in the 1986/87 UEFA Cup match against Bayer Uerdingen. Fans will also recall the 2005/06 season, where Frank Rijkaard’s squad clinched both the Liga and Champions League titles. Below are the occasions when Barcelona wore red shorts:
- Season 1986/87: Bayern Uerdingen – FC Barcelona (0-2).
- Season 2000/01: Numancia – FC Barcelona (1-1).
- Season 2001/02: Osasuna – FC Barcelona (0-0), Mallorca – FC Barcelona (0-0), Roma – FC Barcelona (3-0), and Galatasaray – FC Barcelona (0-1).
- Entire 2005/06 season.
- Nine matches during the 2013/14 season.
- Season 2014/15: Athletic Club – FC Barcelona (2-0).
- Season 2022/23: Betis – Barcelona (2-2, 2-4 on penalties).
