Barça Ready for First Match at Partially Completed Camp Nou on Saturday
Barça revealed they will play at the partially upgraded Camp Nou over the weekend. They will welcome the Bilbao team in domestic competition over two years following their departure for construction to commence.
“Returning home was our dream. Finally, it’s happening. We are back at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Not all seats will be available but 45,401 spectators are permitted inside as per the current authorization. After final construction, the Camp Nou is due to hold over 104,000 attendees, increasing from the former 99,000. Officials confirmed completed upgrades featured a renovated tunnel for players plus modern locker rooms.
Stadium Testing
Barça organized a public practice inside the stadium on 7 November. They mentioned approval is being pursued by UEFA to play their next home Champions League game facing Eintracht on 9 December at the stadium. Their recent games have been held in the temporary ground.