As a rule, the home team has the first choice as to which of its playing attires announced on the playing attire approval form it wears. In order to clearly distinguish between the teams on the field of play, teams may combine elements of their first choice and second-choice playing attires. The playing attires of outfield player are selected before the goalkeeper playing attires. The UEFA administration issues a written decision regarding the playing attires in advance of each match.
If on the day of the match, in the opinion of the referee or the UEFA administration, the colours of the two teams could be confused, they will be changed. As a rule, in such cases it is the home team that has to change colours, for practical reasons. The decision taken by the UEFA administration in consultation with the referee is final.