FC Barcelona Ready for Inaugural Game at Upgraded Camp Nou over the weekend
Barcelona have announced they are set to host at the partially upgraded Camp Nou on Saturday. They will welcome Athletic Bilbao in La Liga two and a half years since relocating to allow renovations to start.
“We envisioned this comeback. The moment has arrived. Home again at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Attendance will be limited with 45,401 fans are permitted inside based on approved permits. After final construction, it will accommodate over 104,000 attendees, increasing from the former 99,000. Barça announced finished work included an updated entryway for the team along with upgraded changing facilities.
Stadium Testing
Barça organized a public practice at the Camp Nou in early November. They mentioned they are seeking authorization from Uefa for their upcoming Champions League fixture facing Eintracht on 9 December in the renovated venue. Previous fixtures took place at Estadio Olímpic Lluís Companys.
