This initiative from La Liga should be a no-brainer for the Premier League to follow suit.
This weekend, clubs in Spain won’t be playing in their usual kit.
Instead, the clubs in La Liga (and the Spanish second tier) will be wearing retro shirts from their past.
The retro kits that will be worn this coming weekend, were first unveiled on 19 March 2026 at Madrid Fashion Week, as part of a collaboration between football and fashion.
La Liga director Jaime Blanco states that the initiative is a unique way of tapping into the history and traditions of La Liga clubs: “It allows us to bring the past into the present while continuing to build experiences and strengthen the legacy that emotionally connects with supporters. Presenting this collection during Spain’s leading fashion week is the perfect platform to project that identity beyond the field and position soccer at the heart of the cultural and creative conversation.”
Sadly, not all 42 clubs in the top two tiers of Spanish football are taking part in the retro look, four La Liga sides set to wear their normal shirts this weekend.
You could guess who two of them are for sure…
Real Madrid are not participating in the initiative at all.
Whilst Marca report that Barcelona will not wear retro shirts due to “logistical reasons” but will still be involved in the campaign in other ways. Rayo Vallecano and Getafe also taking the same stance as Barcelona.
As part of the retro weekend, the referees in the top two tiers will also wear a special kit this weekend. A vintage style of match ball will also be used.
While the graphics used in television broadcasts will also be a throwback to the past.
Premier League next?
It would be great to see this La Liga initiative replicated in the Premier League by ALL clubs.
Issue 80 – August 1995
When it comes to Newcastle United, I would love to see one of the Brown Ale or Blue Star home kits of the 1990s used, or a Bukta one from the late 1970s.
Issue 71 – November 1994
Interested to hear in the comments section below what your choice(s) would be.