Barça to Host First Game at Partially Completed Camp Nou on Saturday
Barcelona have announced they will play at the partially upgraded Camp Nou on Saturday. Athletic Bilbao will visit the Basque side in domestic competition over two years following their departure to allow renovations to start.
“We’ve dreamed about the return. Now, it’s here. We’re back home. Back at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Not all seats will be available but 45,401 spectators can be present as per the current authorization. Once fully finished, the Camp Nou is due to hold over 104,000 attendees, increasing from the former 99,000. Officials confirmed completed upgrades featured a new players’ tunnel plus modern locker rooms.
Recent Activities
Barcelona held a public practice inside the stadium in early November. They mentioned approval is being pursued by UEFA to host the next European match facing Eintracht next month in the renovated venue. They have been hosting matches at Estadio Olímpic Lluís Companys.