Bayern Munich’s iconic red home shirt has been banned from being worn in the Champions League by UEFA, following a ruling that the kit does not comply with visibility regulations. The Bavarian giants, including star player Harry Kane, will now have to choose between their away kit or a retro shirt with an old club crest when playing in Europe’s premier competition.
The issue stems from the dark numbers on Bayern’s red kit, which UEFA believes lack sufficient contrast for viewers. According to reports, UEFA insists that for Bayern to wear their red shirt again in future Champions League matches, the club will need to adapt the design, likely by changing the shirt’s numbers and names to white.
As a result of this ruling, Bayern Munich has worn either a black or beige retro top with the old club crest for their recent Champions League matches, including their home fixture against Slovan Bratislava. The team will not be able to wear their traditional home jersey when they travel to Scotland for their upcoming clash with Celtic in the Champions League playoffs, despite no color clash between the teams.
The change has already impacted Bayern’s Champions League appearance this season. UEFA’s visibility regulation stipulates that team kits must have clear, legible numbering and lettering, which led to the red shirt being deemed unfit for use in its current form.
With an important showdown against Celtic coming up, Bayern Munich will face a tough atmosphere at Celtic Park, as manager Brendan Rodgers has warned that his team is capable of causing trouble for the German side, given their impressive record this season. Bayern legend Thomas Müller also reminded fans of the fierce atmosphere, urging the team not to underestimate the Scottish giants.
As Bayern adapts to the new regulations, fans can expect to see the team donning alternative kits until the necessary modifications are made.
