Update: For the first time in years, FC Barcelona have worn red shorts with their home kit, in the Spanish Super Cup against Betis.
FC Barcelona Wear Red Shorts & Socks vs Betis
Interestingly, the socks look a bit like Inter in some pictures. They appear to have a blue/black stripe, even though it should be dark navy/blue. This is, however, probably just because of the camera settings.
11 January 2023:Barcelona to Wear Red Shorts vs Betis
Barcelona will have to wear their red change shorts and socks against Betis tomrrow, Mundo Deportivo reports.
We reported about the existence of Barcelona's alternative red shorts and socks in October, but this week will be the first time we will see them in action.
Barcelona Have Registered Red Home Shorts and Socks
According to the report, the change is being made at the request of the referee team who fear that Barça's usual dark blue shorts would clash with Betis's black ones. Betis are the 'home' team of the match due to winning the Copa del Rey last year.
Should Barcelona advance to the final, where they would meet Real Madrid or Valencia, they would return to the usual navy shorts and socks of the 2022-23 home kit.
FC Barcelona 22-23 Home Kit Released
Do you like the red shorts for Barcelona? Comment below.