La Liga News, Transfers, Match Reports & Updates – Football Espana
Barcelona will finally return to Camp Nou, almost exactly a year behind schedule. The Blaugrana were granted permission by the City Council for Phase 1B of the stadium’s reopening, and will play their first match back in their home ground on Saturday.
The Catalan side last played there in May of 2023 in a 3-0 victory over RCD Mallorca before leaving the ground for renovations. They will eventually increase the capacity of Spotify Camp Nou to 105,000 but are returning in stages, with their first games to be played with a capacity of 45,400.
Barcelona to face Athletic Club at Camp Nou this weekend
Their return will coincide with the visit of Athletic Club. Barcelona have spent the last 2.5…