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Why La Liga teams will play in retro shirts this weekend

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Thirty-eight of the 42 teams in Spain’s top two divisions will play in retro shirts this weekend to celebrate each club’s cultural identity.

The kits will be inspired by iconic looks from the past and pay homage to each club’s history and fan traditions.

Only Barcelona, Rayo Vallecano, Getafe and Real Madrid will not take part in the day.

Spanish publication Marca reported, external that Barcelona, ​​Rayo Vallecano, and Getafe will not wear a special jersey because of various logistical reasons but are still involved in the campaign.

Real Madrid are not participating in the initiative at all.

Referees will wear a special kit while the graphics used in television broadcasts will be a throwback to decades past.

There will also be a vintage style of match ball used throughout the weekend’s matches.

The kits were unveiled on 19 March at Madrid Fashion Week as part of a collaboration between football and fashion.

La Liga is the first of Europe’s five major football leagues to introduce a co-ordinated retro shirt campaign, but other sports such as Australia’s National Rugby League and the Australian Football League have held retro rounds.

SOURCE: BBC SPORT

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