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Real Madrid present kit for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup echoing Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2009 debut look

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou Stadium on November 29, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona won the match 1-0.
© Jasper Juinen/Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou Stadium on November 29, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona won the match 1-0.

Real Madrid are gearing up for the 2025–26 season, and the Spanish giants aren’t just making headlines on the transfer front—they’re also turning heads with their new look. Los Blancos have officially unveiled the kit they’ll wear at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, a design that pays homage to the style worn during Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic debut season in 2009.

The white home shirt remains a timeless symbol of the club’s identity, and this upcoming season is no exception. The standout feature this time is the return of yellow accents across the shirt, a nod to Real Madrid’s past—specifically the late 2000s era when Ronaldo and Brazilian star Kaka led the charge.

According to the club, the kit is a tribute to the legacy of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. For Adidas, the Real Madrid crest serves as the centerpiece of the design, with the yellow detailing inspired directly by the emblem, reinforcing the club’s rich heritage that spans generations.

The kit was unveiled in a promotional video featuring current Real Madrid stars like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Thibaut Courtois, among others. The club’s social media post read: “It all stars here. This is Real Madrid.”

The jersey is finished with a streamlined crew neck that provides a modern, athletic silhouette, along with custom trim on the sleeves. The look is completed with white shorts and socks featuring dark gray accents.

Real Madrid set to debut new kit at Club World Cup

The new kit will make its official debut later this month when Real Madrid begin their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign. Their opening match is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, against Al Hilal, followed by fixtures against CF Pachuca and RB Salzburg.

The release marks the end of the 2024–25 kit cycle—a season in which Madrid lifted the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup but ultimately fell short of their broader objectives. With a fresh look and a new era under head coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid are ready to chase glory and recapture their most dominant form.

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