The uncertainty surrounding the completion of renovation works on the Spotify Camp Nou continues.
FC Barcelona are nonetheless not sure whether or not they are going to be capable of host matches at their stadium in September, as the mandatory licences haven’t but been obtained, with loads of work nonetheless pending.
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As such, the chance of the Blaugrana returning to their residence floor within the brief time period seems very slim.
The match in opposition to Valencia was initially scheduled to be performed at Camp Nou on the weekend of 13-14 September. Nonetheless, given the delays, Barcelona is contemplating different choices.
Choice of taking part in at Mestalla
In response to , Barcelona are contemplating making a request to La Liga to play the fixture at Valencia’s residence, Mestalla, after which host the return match at Camp Nou.
This might imply swapping the order of residence and away matches, one thing that would show tough to rearrange.
It’s , whereas the choice of holding the sport at Girona’s Estadi Montilivi in Catalonia can also be an choice.
Camp Nou nonetheless not prepared. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
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Barcelona have reached an settlement to make use of Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys till February if wanted, however it is not going to be out there for the Valencia recreation as a consequence of a Submit Malone live performance being held on the venue on 12 September.
So, the concept of swapping the house and away fixtures with Valencia is being floated, and a request may very well be made to La Liga if different avenues don’t pan out.
In the meantime, , and it additionally appears unlikely that the stadium can be able to host Champions League group stage matches subsequent month.
Continued delays
Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou continues to be postponed. Initially, November 2024 was communicated because the date of return, however this didn’t occur. The subsequent goal was El Clasico, in Could 2025, which additionally did not materialise.
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Later, the membership introduced that the Joan Gamper Trophy would mark the return to “residence” on 10 August, however the match in opposition to Como was staged on the Estadi Johan Cruyff as a substitute.
Now, there are fears that the staff can be pressured to relocate as soon as once more to Montjuic for the fourth spherical of La Liga.