FC Barcelona to Host Inaugural Match at Renovated Camp Nou over the weekend
Barcelona have announced they will play at the still-under-construction Camp Nou this Saturday. The club will host Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league 30 months since relocating for construction to commence.
âWe envisioned this comeback. The moment has arrived. Home again at Spotify Camp Nou.â
Attendance will be limited though over 45,000 attendees can be present as per the current authorization. When completed, the stadiumâs capacity will reach almost 105,000 spectators, increasing from the former 99,000. The club said recent additions comprise an updated entryway for the team along with upgraded changing facilities.
Preparatory Events
Barcelona held an open training session inside the stadium on 7 November. They mentioned they were hoping for permission by UEFA to play their next home Champions League game versus the German side in December at the stadium. Previous fixtures took place at Estadio OlĂmpic LluĂs Companys.