FC Barcelona Ready for First Game at Upgraded Camp Nou this Saturday
Barça revealed their first game will take place at the still-under-construction Camp Nou this Saturday. Athletic Bilbao will visit the Bilbao team in the Spanish league two and a half years since relocating to allow renovations to start.
“We’ve dreamed about the return. Now, it’s here. We’re back home. Back at Spotify Camp Nou.”
Not all seats will be available with 45,401 fans are permitted inside as per the current authorization. When completed, the stadium’s capacity will reach close to 105,000 fans, up from the previous 99,000. The club said finished work included an updated entryway for the team and new dressing rooms.
Preparatory Events
The club conducted a fan-accessible workout inside the stadium earlier this month. The club said they are seeking authorization by UEFA to play their next home Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt in December at Camp Nou. Previous fixtures took place at Estadio Olímpic Lluís Companys.
