Barça to Host First Fixture at Partially Completed Camp Nou over the weekend
The club confirmed they are set to host at the partially upgraded Camp Nou on Saturday. Athletic Bilbao will visit the Bilbao team in the Spanish league over two years since relocating to allow renovations to start.
“We envisioned this comeback. The moment has arrived. Home again at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Attendance will be limited but 45,401 spectators can be present as per the current authorization. When completed, the stadium’s capacity will reach over 104,000 attendees, increasing from the former 99,000. The club said finished work included a new players’ tunnel along with upgraded changing facilities.
Recent Activities
Barcelona held a public practice on the home pitch in early November. They mentioned approval is being pursued by UEFA to play their next home Champions League game facing Eintracht on 9 December at the stadium. Previous fixtures took place at Estadio Olímpic Lluís Companys.
