Barça to Host First Fixture at Renovated Camp Nou over the weekend
The club confirmed they are set to host at the partially upgraded Camp Nou over the weekend. The club will host the Basque side in the Spanish league 30 months following their departure so building work could begin.
“We envisioned this comeback. The moment has arrived. Home again at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Not all seats will be available with 45,401 fans are permitted inside as per the current authorization. When completed, the Camp Nou is due to hold almost 105,000 spectators, up from the previous 99,000. Officials confirmed recent additions comprise a new players’ tunnel and new dressing rooms.
Stadium Testing
Barcelona held an open training session on the home pitch earlier this month. Officials stated they were hoping for permission from Uefa to play their next home Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt on 9 December in the renovated venue. Previous fixtures took place at Estadio Olímpic Lluís Companys.
