Chelsea will stick with this season’s home kit for the Champions League final - easing the concerns of superstitious figures at the club who fear it may be unlucky to wear new strips early. Unlike in the FA Cup final and Women’s Champions League final, when they ran out in next season’s eye-catching strip, Chelsea will revert to the kit they have been using for most of the campaign for the showpiece. When the temporary change was announced no decision had been taken on plans for the upcoming Champions League final, although Chelsea were back in their more familiar strip for their final two league games. Chelsea wore their new kit in the FA Cup final, which they lost 1-0 against LeicesterIndeed, Chelsea’s move not to switch to next season’s kit on Saturday could be a good omen. The club changed to their new kit for the 2008 Champions League final against Manchester United and lost on penalties.

Source: Daily Mail May 27, 2021 14:14 UTC