Who's Barcelona or Real Madrid? A case of mistaken identity for the Russian national team

Russian national team mix-up

In a bizarre turn of events, the Russian national team will compete in a game against Spanish football giants Real Madrid while in Barcelona colors. This odd decision has sparked confusion and amusement, with many fans scratching their heads over why Russia would make such a curious choice for their attire.

The origin of the mistake

The mix-up appears to stem from a miscommunication between the Russian Football Union (RFU) and their kit manufacturer. According to RFU president Aleksandr Dyukov, the team mistakenly ordered Barcelona’s away kit instead of their own home kit from Adidas.

“We wanted to show our respect to Barcelona by wearing their colors during this friendly match,” Dyukov said. “However, it seems that there was a mix-up." Real Madrid and Barcelona are fierce rivals in Spanish football, with their rivalry known as “El Clasico.”

The Russian team's decision to wear Barcelona's colors has caused a stir among fans, with many taking to social media to express their confusion and amazement.

Reaction amid the confusion

“This is the strangest thing I’ve ever seen,” said one fan on Twitter. “Why would Russia wear Barcelona’s colors?” Another fan commented, “This is a hilarious mistake. I wonder how Real Madrid will react."

Despite the mix-up, the Russian team is determined to put on a good show against Real Madrid. “We may be wearing the wrong colors, but we’re still going to give it our all,” said Russian captain Artem Dzyuba.

The match between Russia and Real Madrid is scheduled to take place in Moscow on July 31. It will be interesting to see how the Russian team performs in their unfamiliar Barcelona colors.