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Barcelona Confirms PSG Champions League Home Match at Montjuïc on Oct. 1

Camp Nou remains uncertified, leaving UEFA’s single‑venue policy to steer Barcelona to Montjuïc.

Overview

  • Barcelona said the PSG tie will be staged at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, confirming UEFA’s listing after ongoing delays to reopening Spotify Camp Nou.
  • Camp Nou cannot host yet as the club still lacks a completion certificate from contractor Limak and the City Council’s occupancy licence, with any initial reopening capped near 27,000 and not meeting UEFA layout requirements.
  • UEFA regulations require all group‑stage home matches to be played at one stadium, limiting switches during the phase though changes are generally considered only before the knockouts.
  • Montjuïc is being readied with a full pitch relay following a recent concert and with operational fixes including seat replacements, restored turnstiles, benches, goals and the VAR setup; local reports note the turf was not yet laid as of Sept. 20 but work is progressing.
  • League games have been moved to smaller venues, with Getafe at the 6,000‑seat Johan Cruyff ground and reports indicating Real Sociedad on Sept. 28 is likely to be at Montjuïc to avoid another LaLiga exemption.