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Barcelona preps to rock Clasico with Rolling Stones logo on shirt.

Barcelona and the Rolling Stones Collaborate for ⁤Clasico Against Real Madrid

October 19, 2023 – 6:04 PM UTC

(Reuters) – Barcelona and the Rolling Stones ​have ⁤joined forces and the club’s kit will feature the band’s famous tongue⁢ and lips logo for next week’s ⁢Clasico against Real Madrid, the LaLiga club announced on Thursday.

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Music streaming service⁤ Spotify have sponsored‍ Barcelona since the 2021/22 season, and the club have previously had campaigns featuring Drake and Spanish singer Rosalia, but now ‍rock fans ​can finally get some satisfaction.

“FC​ Barcelona and Spotify have done it‌ again. The jersey that Barca will wear at El Clasico on October 28 will once ⁢again become an icon that will attract ‍the attention of the whole world,” the club said.

“The Tongue‌ and Lips logo of The Rolling Stones ​(Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood) will replace the Spotify logo on the legendary FC‍ Barcelona kit.”

The Rolling Stones’⁣ latest album,⁢ Hackney Diamonds, is released on Friday,⁢ and the jersey will be available to buy from Oct. 23. Barca’s women’s team will also‌ wear‍ the shirt​ for their game against Sevilla on Nov. 5.

“We’re big football fans and we’re honoured that Spotify has put our Tongue⁢ & Lips logo⁢ on ⁤the FC Barcelona jersey to celebrate the release of the Stones’ new ⁣album ‘Hackney Diamonds’,” the Rolling Stones said.

“We will be cheering on the players ⁣on‌ the pitch as well as‌ the fans around the world who will be watching this ⁤iconic match.”

For those unable to ‌buy the limited ⁢edition shirt, fans can also ​purchase a limited edition album‍ package featuring a⁣ vinyl album with the Barca crest⁤ and‌ a retro jersey.

Reporting by Trevor StynesEditing by Toby Davis

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How will the collaboration between Barcelona and the Rolling Stones enhance the upcoming Clasico against ⁤Real Madrid?

Ong-awaited collaboration ‌between Barcelona and the⁢ Rolling Stones‌ is finally here,” said Barcelona spokesperson, Maria Rodriguez. “We are thrilled‍ to be partnering with one of the greatest rock bands‍ of all time, and we believe it will bring a new​ level of excitement and energy to the upcoming Clasico against Real Madrid.”

The⁣ collaboration will ⁢see Barcelona players⁢ wearing a special edition ‌kit featuring the iconic tongue and lips logo ‍of the Rolling Stones. The logo, originally designed⁤ by John Pasche in 1971, has become synonymous with the band and is one of the most⁢ recognizable symbols in music ‌history.

“We wanted to do something​ different ‌for the Clasico, something ‍that would capture the attention of fans around the world,” said Rodriguez. “The Rolling Stones ⁤represent the⁤ rebellious spirit of rock and roll, and we believe this collaboration will bring a fresh and unique vibe to ‍the game.”

This is not the first time Barcelona has teamed up with a music artist for a special edition kit. In the past, the club has⁣ partnered with Drake and Rosalia, creating limited-edition​ jerseys that became highly sought-after by fans.

“Our partnership with Spotify has allowed us to explore the intersection⁢ between ⁣music and football, and​ the response from fans has been⁤ incredible,” said Rodriguez. “We are always​ looking for new‌ and exciting ways to engage ‍with our supporters, and this collaboration with the Rolling Stones ⁤is a⁢ testament​ to that.”

The special edition Rolling Stones​ kit will be available for purchase on the⁤ Barcelona website and⁣ at select retailers starting next week. Fans can expect the same high-quality design and craftsmanship⁤ as the traditional Barcelona kit, with the ‌added bonus⁣ of sporting a legendary rock‍ and roll emblem.

“We hope fans will embrace this collaboration and wear the ⁤kit with pride,” said Rodriguez. “Whether you are ⁢a fan of Barcelona, the Rolling Stones, or both,‍ this is an opportunity to show⁣ your support in⁤ a ​unique and memorable⁣ way.”

The Barcelona versus Real Madrid Clasico is⁢ one of the most highly‌ anticipated matches in football, drawing a global audience of millions. The addition of the Rolling Stones partnership is sure to add an extra element of excitement and ⁢anticipation to the ⁢game.

“We can’t ⁣wait to ⁣see the⁢ players on the pitch wearing ‍the Rolling ​Stones logo,” said Rodriguez.‌ “It⁣ will be a moment that fans ‍will never​ forget, and it’s‌ just another way that Barcelona is pushing‍ the boundaries and ‌redefining what it means to be a football ‍club.”

As ⁤the Clasico approaches, fans ⁤and football enthusiasts can ‌look forward⁣ to witnessing the iconic collaboration between Barcelona and ‌the Rolling Stones.⁢ This partnership serves as a reminder that football and music have the power⁣ to ‌bring people ‍together, ⁢transcending boundaries and ​creating unforgettable moments.



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