FC Barcelona Set to Play Inaugural Game at Partially Completed Camp Nou on Saturday

Barça revealed they will play at the still-under-construction Camp Nou on Saturday. They will welcome Athletic Bilbao in La Liga 30 months following their departure for construction to commence.

“We envisioned this comeback. The moment has arrived. Home again at Spotify Camp Nou.”

Not all seats will be available though over 45,000 attendees can be present as per the current authorization. When completed, it will accommodate over 104,000 attendees, up from the previous 99,000. The club said recent additions comprise a new players’ tunnel along with upgraded changing facilities.

Preparatory Events

The club conducted an open training session at the Camp Nou on 7 November. The club said they were hoping for permission from European football’s governing body to host the next European match against Eintracht Frankfurt on 9 December in the renovated venue. Previous fixtures took place at Estadio Olímpic Lluís Companys.