Champions League Boot Watch: Key Footwear Highlights from This Week’s Round of 16
The latest Champions League fixtures brought together some of Europe’s finest clubs, and with them came a host of interesting boot and glove choices. From
The latest Champions League fixtures brought together some of Europe’s finest clubs, and with them came a host of interesting boot and glove choices. From Pedri’s freshly launched adidas Copa Sense+ to Kurzawa’s custom Nike Phantom GTs, the pitch was a showcase of both cutting-edge releases and trusted classics. This roundup looks at the most eye-catching footwear spotted across four decisive matches.
Barcelona vs PSG
Kurzawa stepped onto the Camp Nou turf wearing a customised pair of Nike Phantom GTs, built through the Nike By You programme. The bold colour combination he selected made his boots a clear standout.
Young Barcelona midfielder Pedri debuted the brand-new adidas Copa Sense+, a model launched on the very same matchday. The clean black, white, and gold metallic finish suited the occasion.
Piqué returned from a serious injury wearing the Nike Tiempo Legend 8 Elite, finished in Platinum Tint, Rage Green, and Black. The boot belongs to Nike’s Spectrum Pack, which also appeared on other players in this game.
Mbappé shone on his first visit to Camp Nou, wearing the Mercurial Dragonfly from the same Spectrum collection. Marquinhos and Busquets both used the Phantom GT, while the goalkeeper battle featured Ter Stegen in adidas Predators on both feet and gloves, and Keylor Navas with blackout Predator gloves and older Predator 19.1 boots. Several players also stuck with previous‑season models, such as the PSG centre‑back who used the older Mercurial generation in a colourway from last summer’s Neighbourhood Pack.
Leipzig vs Liverpool
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander‑Arnold wore Under Armour boots, while Sadio Mané opted for the New Balance Furon V6 Pro in blue. The 2‑0 away win kept the Reds in strong contention for the quarter‑finals.
Alisson’s gloves drew particular attention. The Brazilian goalkeeper, a Nike athlete, switches to a different pair in European competitions because UEFA regulations restrict brand logo size on gloves. For this match he used the Vapor Grip3 in Bright Crimson, Platinum Tint, and Indigo Burst, a model not seen in his Premier League appearances.
Sevilla vs Dortmund
Dortmund captain Marco Reus continued his preference for laceless Puma Future Z boots. Teammate Dahoud also wore Puma Futures, but from the previous generation – the orange and black Future 6.1. Sevilla’s players offered fewer surprises, but the striking yellow‑alert Future 1.1 FG/AG stood out on the sunny Andalusian pitch.
Porto vs Juventus
Juventus left Portugal disappointed after a 2‑1 defeat, but the match still provided boot‑watching material. Bentancur, the Uruguayan midfielder whose back pass led to Porto’s opening goal, did not wear the newer Copa model as expected. Instead, he chose the super‑classic white Copa Mundial boots – an evergreen option that has remained popular for decades. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates will look to bounce back in the return leg.
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