Barça Ready for Historic Fixture at Partially Completed Camp Nou this Saturday
Barça revealed they will play at the renovated but unfinished Camp Nou over the weekend. Athletic Bilbao will visit Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league over two years after they moved out for construction to commence.
“Returning home was our dream. Finally, it’s happening. We are back at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Attendance will be limited with 45,401 fans can be present as per the current authorization. After final construction, the Camp Nou is due to hold over 104,000 attendees, up from the previous 99,000. Officials confirmed recent additions comprise a renovated tunnel for players and new dressing rooms.
Stadium Testing
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 facing Eintracht in December in the renovated venue. They have been hosting matches at Estadio Olímpic Lluís Companys.