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Pictures: Real Madrid unveil third kit for 2026/27 season
Real Madrid have officially unveiled their third kit for the 2026/27 season, and pink is back after the 2014/15 and 2020/21 seasons.
After the club’s home shirt featured green and pink details on the white base, the remaining two kits continue the same colour theme.
The second kit is green, while the third is predominantly pink, with the Adidas stripes, sponsor logo and club crest all appearing in white.
The shirt also breaks away from a plain design, featuring a geometric pattern inspired by Latin American craftsmanship.
El latido de una ciudad. 🩷
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) August 12, 2026
Presentamos la nueva tercera equipación del Real Madrid 2026/27. Ya disponible.@adidasfootball pic.twitter.com/tK3qXue7QM
A design inspired by Madrid’s global reach
Real Madrid and Adidas say the third kit is inspired by the connections between the club and its supporters around the world.
The vivid pink base is intended to reflect the global reach of Real Madrid and the shared passion of its supporters across borders, languages and cultures.
The geometric print draws inspiration from traditional Latin American craft patterns, while the shirt’s off-white details appear on the V-neck collar, cuffs, adidas logo, club crest and three stripes.
Built for performance
The new shirt isn’t just about its appearance.
It uses lightweight 3D-engineered fabric designed to adapt to the body, while Adidas’ latest climacool+ technology is intended to improve ventilation and move moisture away from the skin.
Real Madrid will therefore head into the 2026/27 campaign with a three-kit collection that combines the club’s traditional identity with a noticeably bolder colour palette.
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Inter Milan boss Chivu praises Mourinho ahead of Real Madrid showdown: ‘A special person’
Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has described Jose Mourinho as “a special person” ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Romanian spent two seasons playing under Mourinho at Inter between 2008 and 2010, a period that culminated in the club winning the Champions League at the very same stadium in 2010.
A serial winner
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Chivu reflected warmly on his former manager.
“He’s a special person who I was lucky enough to meet in my life. He gave me important help during a difficult period of my life, and I’ll never forget that,” Chivu said, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
Chivu also praised Mourinho’s ability to influence the teams he manages and instil his mentality in his players.
“He’s very good at immersing himself in the reality of the team he represents and transmitting his mentality. He’s a winner who knows how to communicate things at the right moment. Very few people know how to do that like he does,” he said.
“He has won everywhere he has been, and I’m sure Real Madrid will have a great season.”
Despite his admiration for Mourinho, Chivu insisted that the Portuguese has not served as a template for his own coaching career.
Asked whether he takes inspiration from his former manager, the Inter boss replied: “I’ve never copied anyone. I have my own idea of football, which has been built through my years as a player and as a coach.”
Chivu assesses Mourinho’s Real Madrid
Chivu believes it is still too early to draw firm conclusions about Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid.
“It’s still very early. It has been a fairly balanced start, although they lost their last match undeservedly because they played very well,” he said.
“They’re a team with a great history and a coach who knows how to do things.”
“Playing at the Bernabeu is not easy for anyone”
With Mourinho in the dugout and Chivu in defence, Inter defeated Bayern Munich in the 2010 Champions League final at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The now-Inter manager believes returning to the stadium where they lifted the trophy 16 years ago will provide a special occasion, although he knows the challenge facing his team.
“The stadium has been renovated and it’s even more beautiful. It has a great tradition and today it’s more beautiful and more modern. We like playing a Champions League match in this stadium,” he said.
“Playing at the Bernabeu is not easy for anyone. Inter haven’t won here for 60 years. We’ll do everything possible and we want to show that we’re competitive and that we have the desire to dominate.
“There’s no perfect way to play against Real Madrid because they have players who can make the difference regardless of the plan you have.”
Inter arrive in Madrid after recovering from a difficult game against Napoli, while Chivu prepares to face the coach who played such an important role in his career.
