FC Barcelona Ready for Historic Game at Renovated Camp Nou over the weekend
Barcelona have announced they are set to host at the partially upgraded Camp Nou on Saturday. The club will host Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league over two years after they moved out so building work could begin.
“Returning home was our dream. Finally, it’s happening. We are back at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Not all seats will be available with 45,401 fans are permitted inside as per the current authorization. Once fully finished, it will accommodate over 104,000 attendees, increasing from the former 99,000. Barça announced recent additions comprise an updated entryway for the team and new dressing rooms.
Preparatory Events
Barça organized an open training session on the home pitch in early November. Officials stated they are seeking authorization from European football’s governing body to host the next European match against Eintracht Frankfurt in December in the renovated venue. They have been hosting matches at Estadio OlĂmpic LluĂs Companys.