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Barcelona Forced to Host Valencia at 6,000-Seat Johan Cruyff as Camp Nou Permits Stall

Delays in municipal approvals are squeezing matchday income, raising concerns over commercial deals.

Overview

  • LaLiga cleared Sunday’s Valencia match to be played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff after occupancy approvals for the rebuilt Camp Nou were not granted.
  • Club president Joan Laporta said the team will return "as soon as possible," with no timetable while licensing and safety sign-offs remain outstanding.
  • Barcelona officials are described as confident of receiving authorization to stage Champions League group games at Camp Nou rather than at Montjuïc.
  • An invitation reposted by influencer Hasbulla points to a possible return date of Sept. 28 vs Real Sociedad or Oct. 19 vs Girona, though the club has not announced any date.
  • Reporting highlights financial risk from the delays, including reduced matchday revenue and potential consequences for the Spotify naming-rights agreement.