Liga: shirts of Spanish clubs

The Liga, Spanish championship founded in 1929

The Spanish championship held its first edition in 1929 with ten clubs, and it is the FC Barcelona that recorded its name first in the records, ahead of Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao. Among these founders, only three have never left the top tier: Real Madrid, Barça and Athletic. Atlético, also present in 1929, was relegated the following season before becoming one of the country's greats. This history explains the special place of the Clásico and the Madrid derby in the hearts of fans, who choose their Liga shirt as much for the club's history as for its design.

The clubs of Liga on Goal-Foot

Each Spanish club has its page: Real Madrid for the white kits from Bernabéu, FC Barcelona for the Catalan blaugrana, Atlético Madrid for the red and white of the Colchoneros and Valencia for the colours of Mestalla. Junior sizes are gathered on the Liga kids page, and all championships can be found on the Teams page.

Supporter or authentic version: two Liga shirts

The big Spanish clubs offer their kit in two versions. The authentic shirt is what the players wear: fitted cut, lighter and more breathable fabric, heat-sealed logos to eliminate seams that rub during play. The supporter version keeps exactly the same design, but in a looser cut and a slightly thicker fabric, with logos more often embroidered or stitched, which are more durable through repeated washes. For playing in a club or at the five, the authentic fits closer to the body; for the stands, the office or an evening watching a Clásico, the supporter version is more comfortable.

Long sleeves, tracksuits and training gear of Spanish clubs

Beyond the short-sleeved shirt, Liga clubs are worn all year round. The long-sleeved shirts follow the match model design for winter evenings in the stands. The kids' sets combine shirt and shorts, which outfits a young player completely in one go. For pre-match, the Prematch tracksuit bottoms and training top are what players wear during warm-ups. And for nostalgia, retro shirts of Atlético or Barça remind one of the outfits from the seventies and eighties.

Follow the deals on Spanish shirts

The Black Friday kicks off the period of deals on Spanish shirts, to be found in the Club Promotions, just before the end-of-year festivities and their gifts in the colours of Real or Barça. The winter sales coincide with the second half of the Liga, then the French Days in spring accompany the championship's final sprint. The summer sales and the start of training are finally the time to scour the Clearance for the outfits from previous years.

Frequently asked questions

Which Spanish club has the most champion titles?

The Real Madrid holds the record for the most champion titles in Spain, ahead of FC Barcelona. Both clubs have shared the vast majority of the crowns since 1929, far ahead of Atlético Madrid, Athletic Bilbao and Valencia.

What shirt size for a ten-year-old child?

Children's sizes are indicated by age range, with a suggested height in the guide. Measure your child: if they are tall for their age, take the next size up so they can keep their shirt for more than one season.

How to recognise a real shirt from a Spanish club?

An official shirt has a brand label with a product reference, a clear crest and perfectly aligned sponsors. Approximate finishes, misaligned logos or an illegible label often indicate a counterfeit.

What’s the difference between the home shirt and the third shirt?

The home shirt features the club's historic colours and is worn in its stadium. The away shirt is used when the colours blend with those of the opponent, and the third shirt, more free, allows the supplier to take bold design risks.

Why do we refer to Liga for the Spanish championship?

Liga means league in Spanish: the professional championship is organised by the country's professional football league, hence the name LaLiga used for the first division. In French, it is simply called the Liga.