Barcelona Set to Play Historic Game at Renovated Camp Nou over the weekend
Barcelona have announced their first game will take place at the partially upgraded Camp Nou this Saturday. Athletic Bilbao will visit the Bilbao team in the Spanish league 30 months since relocating for construction to commence.
“Returning home was our dream. Finally, it’s happening. We are back at Spotify Camp Nou.”
The stadium will not be at full capacity with 45,401 fans can be present under the licence granted. When completed, the stadium’s capacity will reach over 104,000 attendees, increasing from the former 99,000. Officials confirmed completed upgrades featured a renovated tunnel for players and new dressing rooms.
Recent Activities
Barcelona held a fan-accessible workout at the Camp Nou on 7 November. The club said they were hoping for permission by UEFA to host the next European match facing Eintracht in December at Camp Nou. They have been hosting matches at Estadio OlĂmpic LluĂs Companys.
