Barcelona Ready for First Fixture at Renovated Camp Nou on Saturday
The club confirmed they are set to host at the partially upgraded Camp Nou this Saturday. Athletic Bilbao will visit Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league two and a half years after they moved out so building work could begin.
“We envisioned this comeback. The moment has arrived. Home again at Spotify Camp Nou.”
The stadium will not be at full capacity with 45,401 fans will be allowed to watch based on approved permits. After final construction, the Camp Nou is due to hold almost 105,000 spectators, up from the previous 99,000. Barça announced completed upgrades featured an updated entryway for the team plus modern locker rooms.
Stadium Testing
Barça organized an open training session at the Camp Nou in early November. They mentioned they were hoping for permission by UEFA for their upcoming Champions League fixture facing Eintracht on 9 December at Camp Nou. They have been hosting matches in the temporary ground.