Real Madrid Jersey History & Timeline

1990/91 - 1991/92

 

The 1990/91 season started well for Real Madrid as they won the Supercopa de España, defeating FC Barcelona 5-1. However, their form in La Liga was inconsistent, and they finished the season in third place, 10 points behind champions Barcelona. Their only other trophy of the season came in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, where they defeated Austria Vienna in the final.

 

The jerseys in 1990/91 were manufactured by Hummel, the club's kit supplier since 1985. The purple details on the home kit marked a departure from the traditional all-white Real Madrid kit, but they were a popular addition with the fans.

 

The 1991/92 season was also a disappointing one for Real Madrid. Radomir Antić, the club's manager, was sacked in January 1992 and replaced by Leo Beenhakker.

 

Beenhakker was able to improve Real Madrid's form, and they finished the season in second place, just two points behind Barcelona. However, they were unable to win the Copa del Rey, losing 2-1 to Atlético Madrid in the final.

1992/93

 

The 1992/93 season was a mixed bag for Real Madrid. They won the Copa del Rey, but they finished second in La Liga and were knocked out of the UEFA Cup in the quarter-finals.

 

The season started well for Real Madrid as they won their first three La Liga games. However, they then went on a bad run of form, losing four of their next five games. Benito Floro, the club's manager, was sacked in December 1992 and replaced by Jorge Valdano.

 

Valdano was able to improve Real Madrid's form, and they finished the season in second place, just two points behind Barcelona. They also won the Copa del Rey, beating Real Zaragoza 2-0 in the final. However, they were knocked out of the UEFA Cup in the quarter-finals by Paris Saint-Germain.

 

The club jerseys were made by Hummel again in 1992/93. The home jersey added a collar this year and kept purple accents like the previous home kit. The away jersey was blue and had the same collar as the home, with a sublimated pattern.

 

 

1993/94

 

In the 1993/94 season, Real Madrid finished fourth in La Liga, marking their worst finish since 1980. They also failed to win the Copa del Rey or the European Cup Winners' Cup.

 

Hummel continued with the purple accents for the home jersey, featuring an updated purple button-up collar. The away kit from that season had a similar style to the home kit but used purple as the base colour with white accents.

 

 

1994/95

 

The 1994/95 season was a successful one for Real Madrid. They won La Liga, marking their first league title in five years. They also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

 

The season started well for Real Madrid as they won their first four La Liga games. They then went on a poor run of form, losing three straight games in November 1994. However, they were able to recover and finish the season in first place, 10 points ahead of Barcelona.

 

Real Madrid changed kit manufacturers for the first time since the 1980s in 1994, switching over to Kelme. The home jersey retained the classic white base with purple accents, featuring Kelme striping down the sleeves. The away jersey used different shades of purple and had a collar.

 

 

1995/96

 

In the 1995/96 season, Real Madrid had their worst league finish since 1976/77, ending the season in sixth place in La Liga. They also failed to win the Copa del Rey or the UEFA Champions League.

 

The jerseys remained the same as the 1994/96 season with purple and white bases and a collar. The club did noticeably use slightly altered versions of these shirts in the Champions League, however.

 

 

 

1996/97

 

The 1996/97 season was a successful one for Real Madrid. They won La Liga and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, where they were knocked out by Borussia Dortmund.

 

Real Madrid essentially kept the same home kit from the previous season with some very minor changes by Kelme. The away and third kits for this season featured wild purple and white patterns, making them two of the more iconic alternative kits in the club's history.

 

 

1997/98

 

The 1997/98 season was a bittersweet one for Real Madrid. They failed to retain their La Liga title but made up for the domestic disappointment by winning the UEFA Champions League with a 1–0 victory over Juventus in the Amsterdam final. The European Cup title was Real Madrid's 7th overall and their first since 1966. Real Madrid finished the La Liga season in 4th place, 9 points behind champions Barcelona.

 

The Real Madrid jerseys in the 1997/98 season were manufactured by Kelme again, ditching the sleeve piping and opting for a fairly traditional home kit with purple accents on the sleeves and collar. The away shirt was a purple base with black and white accents on the sleeves and collar.

 

 

1998/99

 

 

 

 

1999/00

 

Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League for the eighth time in their history in 1999/00. They also reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey but finished fifth in La Liga.

 

The Champions League final was an all-Spanish affair, with Madrid facing Valencia at the Stade de France. It was a relatively comfortable final for Madrid, who won 3-0 thanks to goals from Morientes, McManaman, and Raul.

 

In the 1999/00 season, adidas kept the same home kit for Real Madrid and opted for a lighter blue away jersey and a black third kit with gold highlights, which was used in the Champions League.

  

 

 

2000/01

 

The 2000–01 season was a successful one for Real Madrid as they won the La Liga title for the first time in four years. They also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League but were eliminated by Bayern Munich.

 

Real Madrid started the season under new manager Vicente del Bosque, and they quickly established themselves as the favorites to win La Liga. They signed Luís Figo from Barcelona in the summer transfer window, and he quickly became one of the team's key players.

 

Real Madrid finished the La Liga season in first place, five points ahead of Valencia. They scored 81 goals in the league, the most of any team. Raúl González was the team's top scorer with 24 goals.

 

Adidas kept the same away and third kits for the 2000/01 season. They changed the home kit with blue and grey accents on the traditional white base, featuring a dark blue collar.

 

 

2001/02

 

In 2001/02, Madrid signed Zinedine Zidane from Juventus in the summer transfer window. Zidane couldn't lead them to victory in the league this season; however, they did win the UEFA Champions League for the ninth time in their history. Real Madrid finished the La Liga season in third place, behind Valencia and Barcelona.

 

Adidas simplified the Real Madrid jerseys for the 01/02 season with a plain white home kit, a black and white away kit, and a light blue and black third shirt used for European competitions.

 

 

2002/03

 

The 2002–03 season was a successful one for Real Madrid as they won the La Liga title for the 29th time in their history. They also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League but were eliminated by Juventus. Ronaldo arrived from Inter Milan this season and had an immediate impact with 30 goals in all competitions.

 

Adidas remained the kit manufacturer for the 2002/03 season with an all-white home kit, an all-black away kit, and an all-purple third kit without a collar.

 

 

2003/04

 

The 2003/04 season was a disappointing one for Real Madrid. They finished fourth in La Liga and were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals and the UEFA Champions League in the quarter-finals. The arrivals of David Beckham and Michael Owen from the Premier League kept the fans excited in what was otherwise a poor season for Madrid.

 

The home kit for the 2003/04 season featured a white base with black accents and was sponsored by Siemens Mobile. The iconic 3-stripe branding ran down the sleeves of all three kits this season, with a dark blue away kit and a lighter blue third kit.

 

 

 

2004/05

 

The 2004/05 season was a trophyless one for Real Madrid. They finished second in La Liga and were eliminated in the UEFA Champions League in the round of 16. Real Madrid were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the quarter-finals by Real Zaragoza. They lost the first leg 2–1 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and they drew the second leg 1–1 in Zaragoza.

 

The home jersey for 04/05 was very similar to the season before but included a collar. The away jerseys were quite basic, with a plain black away kit and a blue third shirt.

 

 

2005/06

 

Real Madrid started the season under new manager Fabio Capello, and they were expected to challenge for the La Liga title. However, they were unable to match Barcelona's consistency, and they finished the season in second place, 12 points behind the champions. Ronaldo was again the club's top scorer.

 

The Real Madrid kits for the 2005/06 season kept the same template across all the jerseys. The home kit was white with black accents, the away kit was dark blue with white accents, and the third kit was grey with black accents.

 

 

2006/07

 

Real Madrid were back to winning ways in 06/07, winning La Liga for the first time in 4 seasons. They also reached the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League but were eliminated by Bayern Munich.

 

Real Madrid finished the La Liga season in first place, six points ahead of Barcelona. They scored 66 goals in the league, which was the most of any team. Ruud van Nistelrooy was the team's top scorer with 25 goals.

 

Adidas employed the iconic teamgeist template for Real Madrid this season across all three jerseys. The home jersey was white with the adidas logo moved centrally. The away and third kits were the same style in black and dark blue.

 

 

 

2007/08

 

Real Madrid won back-to-back La Liga titles in 07/08 for the first time since the 80s. The club failed to make an impact in domestic cup and European competitions, bowing out of the Copa del Rey and the Champions League in the round of 16.

 

Adidas took inspiration from the Real Madrid shirts of the 90s for this season, with the home kit featuring purple accents again. The away jersey was dark blue with gold adidas branding, and the third kit was a black base with a bright green pattern.

 

 

 

2008/09

 

Real Madrid came back to the pack in 2008/09, finishing second in La Liga, behind Barcelona, and were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 and the UEFA Champions League in the round of 16.

 

Real Madrid started the season under new manager Juande Ramos, and they were expected to challenge for the La Liga title. However, they were unable to match Barcelona's consistency, and they finished the season in second place, nine points behind the champions. Gonzalo Higuaín was the team's top scorer with 22 goals.

 

The Real Madrid jerseys in 2008/09 were sponsored by BWIN and again manufactured by adidas. The kits for this season reverted back to tradition with a white and black home kit, a dark blue away jersey, and a black third shirt.

 

 

 

2009/10 

 

The 2009/10 season was a transitional one for Real Madrid, but it was also a season of great promise. The club had signed Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká in the previous summer transfer window, and they were expected to challenge for all major trophies.

 

Real Madrid started the season under new manager Manuel Pellegrini, and they made a strong start to the campaign. They won their first five La Liga matches, and they also beat FC Zurich and AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League group stage.

 

However, Real Madrid's form dipped in the second half of the season, and they were unable to maintain their challenge for the La Liga title. They finished the season in second place for the second season in a row.

 

Adidas made some slight adjustments to the home kit this season, adding some yellow accents and raising the collar. The away jersey for 2009/10 was dark blue with bright blue accents, and the third kit used a dark grey base.

 

 

 

2010/11

 

Real Madrid started the season under new manager José Mourinho, and he quickly made his mark on the team. However, Madrid finished 2nd again in La Liga for the 3rd season in a row, and frustrations were growing.

 

Real Madrid finished the La Liga season in second place, four points behind champions Barcelona. However, they were able to beat Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, thanks to a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

The home kit for Real Madrid in 2010/11 was a white base with deep blue accents and had the adidas badge moved back out to the right chest. The away and third kits were the same template as the home but in a black and purple colourway, respectively.

 

 

2011/12 

 

The 2011/12 season was a historic one for Real Madrid, as they won their 32nd La Liga title and set a number of league records. Real Madrid also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League but were eliminated by Bayern Munich. The team was managed by José Mourinho, who was in his second season at the club.

 

The Real Madrid home kit this season was a white base with gold trimming and a smart collar, with BWIN as the major kit sponsor for the 5th season in a row. The away kit was a black base with gold trimming, and the third kit was all red.

  

 

2012/13 

 

In the 2012/13 season, Real Madrid won the Supercopa de España but finished second in La Liga and were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the quarter-finals and the UEFA Champions League in the semi-finals.

 

Real Madrid started the season under José Mourinho, and they made a strong start to the campaign. They won their first five La Liga matches, and they also beat Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League group stage.

 

However, Real Madrid's form dipped in the second half of the season, and they were unable to maintain their challenge for the La Liga title. They finished the season in second place, three points behind champions Barcelona.

 

The home kit for this season was a white base with subtle pinstripes and black and light blue accents. The away kit was grey with lime green trimming, and the third kit was a deep green colour.

 

 

 

2013/14 

 

 

 

 

2014/15 

 

Real Madrid started the 2014/15 campaign under Carlo Ancelotti and made a record-breaking start to the campaign. They won their first 22 matches in all competitions, surpassing the previous Spanish record of 18 successive wins set by Frank Rijkaard's Barça in the 2005/06 season.

 

Real Madrid's form dipped in the second half of the season, and they were unable to maintain their challenge for the La Liga title. They finished the season in second place, four points behind champions Barcelona.

 

The home kit for the 2014/15 season was white with black trimming and a button-up collar. The away kit was all pink for the first time in history, and the third kit was designed by Yohji Yamamoto in collaboration with adidas, featuring a sublimated dragon design.

 

 

 

2015/16 

 

Real Madrid finished second in La Liga, behind Barcelona, and were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the quarter-finals but won the Champions League for the 11th time. Cristiano Ronaldo was at the peak of his powers and was the club's highest goal scorer for the 6th season in a row.

 

The Real Madrid shirts for the 2015/16 season were stripped back. The home jersey was all white, the away kit was a grey base with lime green adidas branding, and the third kit was dark blue with light blue branding.

 

 

 

2016/17

 

The 2016/17 season was one of the most successful seasons in the history of Real Madrid. The club attained four titles, including a La Liga and Champions League double, a feat only achieved twice before by Real (in 1956–57 and 1957–58).

 

Zinedine Zidane started the season in charge and had an immediate impact. Real Madrid won the La Liga title, finishing 3 points ahead of Barcelona. They also won the UEFA Super Cup, the Club World Cup, and beat Juventus in the Champions League final.

 

The Real Madrid home jersey was a smart white jersey with a collar and deep blue trimming. The away kit was purple with white branding and the Real Madrid badge, and the third kit was black with grey sleeves.

 

 

2017/18

 

In the 2017/18 season, Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League for the third consecutive time. They finished third in La Liga and were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the quarter-finals. Zinedine Zidane remained in charge for this campaign, and Cristiano Ronaldo again finished as the club's top goal scorer.

 

The home jersey for the 2017/18 season was white with light blue adidas branding and trimming. The away kit was black but kept the same light blue accents, and the third shirt for the 17/18 season was blue with a sublimated geometric pattern.

 

 

2018/19

 

The 2018/19 season was a disappointing one for Real Madrid, going without a major trophy for the first time in 4 seasons. They finished third in La Liga, 19 points behind champions Barcelona, and were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals by Barcelona and the UEFA Champions League in the round of 16 by Ajax. They did claim the Club World Cup, beating Al-Ain 4-1 in the final.

 

The shirts from the 2018/19 season were fairly basic. A traditional white home jersey with black accents, a black away kit with white accents, and a red third shirt.

 

 

2019/20

 

The 2019/20 season was a mixed bag for Real Madrid. They won the La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup, but they were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals and the UEFA Champions League in the round of 16.

 

Despite the disappointment in the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid did win the La Liga title. They finished the season with 87 points, one point ahead of runners-up Barcelona. This was Real Madrid's 34th La Liga title, and their first since the 2016/17 season.

 

The home shirt for 2019/20 was very similar to the one from 2011/12 with a white base and gold trimming and branding. The away shirt was a deep blue colour and kept the gold accents from the home kit. The third jersey was green with dark blue branding. All the kits this season were sponsored by Emirates for the 7th season in a row.

 

2020/21

 

The 2020/21 season was a disappointing one for Real Madrid. They finished second in La Liga, behind Atlético Madrid, and were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 by Alcoyano and from the UEFA Champions League in the semi-finals by Chelsea.

 

This was Real Madrid's first season since 2009/10 in which they failed to win a major trophy. Karim Benzema was the team's top scorer in the 2020/21 season with 30 goals in all competitions. He was also named the La Liga Player of the Year.

 

Adidas used pink throughout all three Real Madrid kits for the 2020/21 season. The home kit was fairly traditional, with a white base and the adidas 3-stripe branding running down the sides in pink. The away jersey was all pink with black branding and accents. The third kit was black and had a floral pattern sublimated in the shirt, complete with pink accents.

  

 

2021/22

 

The 2021/22 season was a successful one for Real Madrid. They won the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League, but they were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the quarter-finals by Athletic Bilbao.

 

They finished the season with 86 points, 13 points ahead of runners-up Barcelona. This was Real Madrid's 35th La Liga title, and their first since the 2019/20 season. Real Madrid also won the UEFA Champions League for the 14th time in their history. They defeated Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Manchester City in the knockout stages. They faced Liverpool in the final and secured a 1–0 victory, thanks to a goal from Vinícius Júnior.

 

The Real Madrid jerseys for this season departed slightly from tradition. The home jersey for 2021/22 was white with blue and orange branding and trims. The away kit drew inspiration from graffiti artists in Madrid and featured a street art pattern sublimated into the kit. The third kit took inspiration from the adidas EQT range, using its colour palette.

 

 

 

2022/23

 

 

 

2023/24 

 

The Real Madrid home shirts for 2023/24 were manufactured by adidas for the 26th consecutive season, making their relationship one of the longest in modern football.

 

The Home jersey for 2023/24 is white with black and gold trimming. The away shirt combines a dark navy base with white logos and golden-yellow detailing. The third shirt for 23/24 is a throwback to the kit the club won the 99/00 Champions League final in, coming in a black base with gold details

 

 

 

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