Khaberni - The color of the third shirt worn by Barcelona players during their past match in the Spanish League against Elche caused controversy on social media.
Although Barcelona players could have worn the traditional blue and red shirt against Elche last Saturday, the club decided to play the mentioned match in the orange third shirt.
Barcelona's Third Shirt Causes Controversy
The shirt caused controversy during the match that extended beyond its conclusion, as its color appeared different during the live broadcast depending on the camera angle, a detail noticed by viewers around the world.
This was due to the effects of lighting and cameras, as they can change the color depending on the camera angle and lighting intensity or the settings of the filming equipment, making the shirt appear in different colors in various shots and angles, according to the Spanish newspaper "Sport".
Social media was buzzing with many comments, some of them humorous, and others questioning whether what was happening on the screen was real or not.
One follower posted on the X platform, "Good idea from Barcelona to have the shirt change color automatically. It would be a great marketing success for the club".
Another added, feeling surprised to see two shades of color in just a few seconds, "For a moment I thought I was losing my mind or that I had a problem with my eyesight".
A third wrote sarcastically, "A shirt so good it changes its color".
The official Barcelona site previously announced that the third shirt for the first team during the current season would be orange.
At that time, it stated in an official statement, "The third shirt for Barcelona for the 2025-2026 season invokes nostalgia and the luster of the club’s history, with details in orange and dark blue, this outfit epitomizes the spirit of victory that characterizes Barcelona's continuous triumphs".
It added in a marketing line, "This shirt, inspired by professional gear, includes our Stadium range that features sweat-absorbing technology to give you a match-inspired look of your favorite team".
Barcelona Leads the Spanish League
Barcelona maintained its top position in the Spanish League standings by defeating Elche 3-1 in the match held at Martinez Valero Stadium for the twenty-second round.
Barcelona raised its score to 55 points, leading by a single point over its rival Real Madrid, which also clinched a hard-fought victory over its neighbor and guest Rayo Vallecano by a score of 2-1 in the same round, in the match that was held at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
