Barcelona Ready for First Game at Renovated Camp Nou over the weekend
The club confirmed they will play at the partially upgraded Camp Nou over the weekend. The club will host Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league two and a half years since relocating so building work could begin.
“We envisioned this comeback. The moment has arrived. Home again at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Not all seats will be available with 45,401 fans can be present based on approved permits. Once fully finished, it will accommodate close to 105,000 fans, up from the previous 99,000. Barça announced finished work included a renovated tunnel for players plus modern locker rooms.
Preparatory Events
Barcelona held a public practice at the Camp Nou earlier this month. Officials stated approval is being pursued by UEFA to play their next home Champions League game versus the German side on 9 December in the renovated venue. Their recent games have been held in the temporary ground.