Barcelona fans had to exercise patience as they eagerly awaited the unveiling of the club’s 2024-25 away kit. Despite already playing two away games in LaLiga, the team persisted in wearing last season’s yellow alternate kit for the first game under new coach Hansi Flick, before finally donning their new black away jersey.
This new black kit marks only the fourth time in history that Barcelona has sported such a design. Featuring a stripped-back look, the club crest and Nike swoosh are both blacked out and given an iridescent blue and red sheen. The iconic blaugrana stripes are asymmetrically added to the flanks of the torso, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the jersey.
Despite the stylish appearance of the black kits, history has shown that they may carry an unlucky curse for Barcelona. In previous seasons when the team wore black jerseys, they failed to secure major titles such as LaLiga or the Champions League. While they achieved success in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup, the biggest prizes have eluded them in seasons with black kits.
As Barcelona prepares to face Girona in the Catalan derby, the question remains whether this season will break the curse of the black kits. With a new coach at the helm and a talented squad on the pitch, fans are hopeful that the stylish design of the away jersey will not only make a fashion statement but also bring luck on the field.
Could this be the season where Barcelona finally break the streak of bad luck associated with their black kits? With a rich history of success in other competitions but a noticeable absence of LaLiga and Champions League titles, the team will be looking to defy the odds and prove that style and success can indeed go hand in hand. Only time will tell if the fourth black kit in Barcelona’s history will be the lucky charm they need to achieve their ultimate goals.
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