FC Barcelona Set to Play First Game at Renovated Camp Nou on Saturday
Barcelona have announced they are set to host at the partially upgraded Camp Nou this Saturday. Athletic Bilbao will visit the Basque side in the Spanish league over two years after they moved out so building work could begin.
“We’ve dreamed about the return. Now, it’s here. We’re back home. Back at Spotify Camp Nou.”
The stadium will not be at full capacity though over 45,000 attendees will be allowed to watch based on approved permits. When completed, the stadium’s capacity will reach over 104,000 attendees, up from the previous 99,000. Officials confirmed completed upgrades featured a new players’ tunnel along with upgraded changing facilities.
Recent Activities
Barcelona held a public practice at the Camp Nou on 7 November. The club said they are seeking authorization from European football’s governing body for their upcoming Champions League fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt on 9 December in the renovated venue. Previous fixtures took place at Estadio OlĂmpic LluĂs Companys.
