
Real Madrid have released a new black third kit, which the Champion League winners will wear in Europe when defending their crown.

The new kit, designed by Yohji Yamamoto, bears a 'dragon king' - which 'symbolizes the greatness, glory and power of the club' - and also a 'dragon bird' - which 'represents the clubs resistance, determination and agility on its way to the victory', according to Adidas.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are bidding the first team in the history of the Champions League to retain their title, which they won after beating neighbours Atletico Madrid 4-1 in May.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez unveil the new dragon-inspired third Real Madrid kit

New: Adidas have released a new third kit for European Champions Real Madrid, which will be worn predominantly in the Champions League

Dragon: Gareth Bale poses in the new black kit, which as a 'dragon bird' and 'dragon king' intertwined on the front

Squad: Xabi Alonson, Gareth Bale, Iker Casillas, James Rodriguez and Marcelo pass the ball around in the Bernabeu

Poser: Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez poses in the shirt next to a dragon, which Adidas say 'symbolises the greatness, glory and power of the club'

Colourful character: Bale (right) wears a pair of Yohji Yamamoto-designed Adidas boots during the launch of Real Madrid's new black kit

Timing: Real Madrid launch their new all-black kit on the day when Manchester United are expected to announce the signing of Angel di Maria from Real

Atletico did manage to get some small revenge over the local rivals when they beat them in the Super Copa.

After a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Bernabeu, where James Rodriguez and Raul Garcia got their names on the score-sheet, Diego Simeone's men won 1-0 at home. New signing Mario Mandzukic began where Diego Costa left off and scored the winning goal.

Real began their league campaign with a win, though. They beat newly-promoted side Cordoba 2-0 at home, thanks to goals from Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kit: Spanish newspaper As report that it is now the 'year of the dragon'

Mock-up: Karim Benzema poses in the new kit, which Real Madrid will use in the Champions League

Away: As well as the new black kit Real Madrid have launched an Orange version which can be used in case they face a team playing in black