FC Barcelona will officially return to the newly renovated Spotify Camp Nou this week, with their first match at the revamped stadium set against Athletic Club.
The Blaugrana have spent more than a year away from their iconic home ground due to major reconstruction works under the Espai Barça project. During the renovation period, the team played their home fixtures at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
According to Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Monday, he said, “Barcelona will make their long-awaited return this week, with Athletic Club as the first visitors at the upgraded stadium.”
The return marks a historic moment for the club, as fans prepare to experience the significantly modernised Camp Nou for the first time.
The matchup against Athletic Club will serve as the official debut of the new-look Spotify Camp Nou and is expected to draw a sell-out crowd.
More details, including final stadium preparations and planned pre-match events, are expected from the club in the coming hours.
It was earlier reported that Barcelona were forced to abandon their initial plan to return to Camp Nou in August, pushing the stadium’s reopening further due to licensing challenges.
