Overview
- FC Barcelona officially announced the La Liga home fixture against Athletic Club will be played at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 16:15 after receiving approval from city authorities and the league.
- Phase 1B authorization expands access beyond the initial test phase, with construction ongoing under Phase 1C to reopen additional areas.
- The club is working with UEFA to stage the Dec. 9 Champions League home match against Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou, with confirmation still pending.
- The return ends roughly two and a half years at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, following an operational test on Nov. 7 that brought about 23,000 spectators to an open training session.
- Lamine Yamal recently underwent radiofrequency treatment for pubalgia and was released from Spain duty after the RFEF expressed surprise over the procedure, with local reports indicating he is expected to be available for Athletic.