Barça Ready for Inaugural Match at Renovated Camp Nou on Saturday
The club confirmed they are set to host at the partially upgraded Camp Nou this Saturday. The club will host the Bilbao team in La Liga two and a half years after they moved out for construction to commence.
“We’ve dreamed about the return. Now, it’s here. We’re back home. Back at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Attendance will be limited with 45,401 fans are permitted inside under the licence granted. Once fully finished, the Camp Nou is due to hold close to 105,000 fans, increasing from the former 99,000. Officials confirmed finished work included a renovated tunnel for players plus modern locker rooms.
Preparatory Events
Barcelona held an open training session on the home pitch on 7 November. The club said they were hoping for permission by UEFA for their upcoming Champions League fixture facing Eintracht next month at Camp Nou. Previous fixtures took place at the Olympic Stadium.
