Update: Footy Headlines can now exclusively leak Atlético Madrid's 2026 pre-match kit, featuring a striking design boldly inspired by Marvel's Spider-Man, as a tribute to one of the most iconic and unconventional kit collaborations in the history of football.
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Atletico Madrid 25-26 Spider Pre-Match Jersey
The Nike Atlético Madrid 2026 pre-match jersey stands out immediately with its futuristic and superhero-themed aesthetic. The shirt features a sleek black base paired with neon yellow-green accents forming a radiating circular web pattern — unmistakably referencing Spiderman’s iconic web design.
The modern Nike logo and Atlético's crest are both colored to match the vibrant accents, completing the sharp visual look. The dynamic graphic almost gives the appearance of movement, aligning with the agility and energy both Spiderman and Atlético Madrid are known for.
This new top will not be a match kit but rather a pre-match jersey, designed for warm-ups and training. Crucially, while it will feature a spider-themed design incorporating web patterns, it will not include the official Spider-Man logo or branding. This is because Marvel (or its associated film studios like Columbia Pictures) is no longer a sponsor of Atlético Madrid, unlike the period in the early 2000s.
The inspiration for this new pre-match jersey undoubtedly comes from the memorable 2004-2005 season when Atlético Madrid kits famously promoted the release of the "Spider-Man 2" movie. At that time, Columbia Pictures, the film's production company, was Atlético's main shirt sponsor.
This unique partnership resulted in two unforgettable Nike kits - The home jersey featured Atlético's traditional red and white stripes with a Spider-Man logo and the "Spider-Man 2" movie title underneath. Meanwhile, the away jersey was arguably even more striking: a navy blue base adorned with a large white spiderweb graphic, a central Spider-Man logo, and the movie title.
These kits, worn by players like Fernando Torres, became instant cult classics among collectors due to their rarity and boldness. The promotion even saw stars of the film, Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, posing with the jerseys.
That season was notable for Atlético Madrid, as Columbia Pictures used the club's shirts as dynamic billboards, frequently changing the film being advertised. Logos for movies like "xXx2," "Hitch," "S.W.A.T.," and "Hellboy" all made appearances on the Rojiblancos' kits, making them highly sought-after collector's items that captured a unique Y2K aesthetic.
The upcoming Nike Atlético Madrid spider-inspired pre-match jersey is scheduled to release in early 2026, for the second half of the 2025-26 season.
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