Barcelona Set to Play Inaugural Match at Renovated Camp Nou this Saturday
Barcelona have announced their first game will take place at the still-under-construction Camp Nou this Saturday. They will welcome the Bilbao team in La Liga 30 months after they moved out so building work could begin.
“We envisioned this comeback. The moment has arrived. Home again at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Attendance will be limited but 45,401 spectators will be allowed to watch as per the current authorization. When completed, the Camp Nou is due to hold over 104,000 attendees, up from the previous 99,000. Officials confirmed finished work included a new players’ tunnel along with upgraded changing facilities.
Recent Activities
The club conducted a public practice inside the stadium on 7 November. The club said they were hoping for permission from Uefa for their upcoming Champions League fixture facing Eintracht on 9 December in the renovated venue. Their recent games have been held at the Olympic Stadium.
