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Why did Real Madrid wear recycled shirts?

It was business as usual on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting two goals in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Sporting Gijon.

But if the result did not cause much of a stir, the home team's apparel certainly invited comment!

Real Madrid took to the pitch in a shirt that looked almost transparent, an effect that was exacerbated by the downpour that hit the Spanish capital during play.

And the reasons behind the switch are more than laudable, as the Champions League holders made a fine gesture in favour of the environment - although the rain meant viewers may have got more than they bargained for.