Barça Ready for First Fixture at Renovated Camp Nou on Saturday
The club confirmed their first game will take place at the still-under-construction Camp Nou this Saturday. Athletic Bilbao will visit Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league two and a half years following their departure to allow renovations to start.
“We envisioned this comeback. The moment has arrived. Home again at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Attendance will be limited though over 45,000 attendees can be present under the licence granted. Once fully finished, it will accommodate almost 105,000 spectators, increasing from the former 99,000. Officials confirmed completed upgrades featured an updated entryway for the team plus modern locker rooms.
Recent Activities
Barcelona held a fan-accessible workout inside the stadium on 7 November. Officials stated approval is being pursued from European football’s governing body for their upcoming Champions League fixture versus the German side next month at Camp Nou. Their recent games have been held at the Olympic Stadium.
